What Plastic bags are doing to our Environment

Approximated time for compounds to biodegrade in a marine environment Time-frame for common items to break down in a terrestrial environment
ProductTime to Biodegrade ProductTime to Biodegrade
Paper towel2–4 weeks Vegetables5 days – 1 month
Newspaper6 weeks Newspaper2–5 months
Cardboard box2 months Cotton T-shirt6 months
Wax coated milk carton3 months Tree leaves1 year
Cotton gloves1–5 months Wool socks1–5 years
Wool gloves1 year Plastic-coated paper milk cartons5 years
Glass bottlesUndetermined Nylon fabric30–40 years
Tin cans50 years Tin cans50–100 years
Disposable diapers50–100 years Aluminium cans80–100 years
Plastic bottle100 years Glass bottles1 million years
Aluminum cans200 years Styrofoam cup500 years to forever
Plastic bags10–20 years Plastic bags500 years to forever
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