Saturday, 23 February 2013

How long do things take to decompose?


HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO DECOMPOSE
  • 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