How Long Does It Take To Decompose?

We all know the dangers of disposing waste that is not bio-degradable, but we rarely know how long it takes for the waste to be one with earth. This will shock you......

• Paper Towel - 2-4 weeks 
• Banana Peel - 3-4 weeks 
• Paper Bag - 1 month 
• Newspaper - 1.5 months 
• Apple Core - 2 months 
• Cardboard - 2 months 
• Cotton Glove - 3 months 
• Orange peels - 6 months 
• Plywood - 1-3 years 
• Wool Sock - 1-5 years 
• Milk Cartons - 5 years 
• Cigarette Butts - 10-12 years 
• Leather shoes - 25-40 years 
• Tinned Steel Can - 50 years 
• Foamed Plastic Cups - 50 years 
• Rubber-Boot Sole - 50-80 years 
• Plastic containers - 50-80 years 
• Aluminum Can - 200-500 years 
• Plastic Bottles - 450 years 
• Disposable Diapers - 550 years 
• Monofilament Fishing Line - 600 years 
• Plastic Bags - 200-1000 years 

Think again before you bury some of the waste in the ground. Think about the 4Rs-  Reduce, Re-use, Recycle and Recover.