HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO DECOMPOSE

(Information has been received via forwarded email.)

Banana Peel-                                   3-4 weeks

Orange peels-                                   6 months

Apple Core-                                       2 months

Paper Bag-                                        1 month

Cardboard-                                        2 months

Milk Cartons-                                    5 years

Newspaper-                                      6 weeks

Paper Towel-                                    2-4 weeks

Cotton Glove-                                   3 months

Tinned Steel Can-                           50 years

Aluminum Can-                               200-500 years

Disposable Diapers-                        550 years

Plastic Bags-                               20-1000 years

Glass-                                    1-2 million years

Cigarette Butts-                                10-12 years

Leather shoes-                                 25-40 years

Rubber-Boot Sole-                           50-80 years

Plastic containers-                           50-80 years

Monofilament Fishing Line-          600 years

Foamed Plastic Cups-                    50 years

Wool Sock-                                        1-5 years

Plywood-                                           1-3 years

Plastic Bottles-                                 450 years