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How long does it take for stuff to decompose?
Paper Towel- 2-4 weeks
Banana Peel- 3-4 weeks
Paper Bag- 1 month
Newspaper- 6 weeks
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
Foamed Plastic Cups- 50 years
Tinned Steel Can- 50 years
Plastic containers- 50-80 years
Rubber-Boot Sole- 50-80 years
Aluminum Can- 200-500 years
Plastic Bottles- 450 years
Disposable Diapers- 550 years
Monofilament Fishing Line- 600 years
Plastic Bags- 20-1,000 years
Styrofoam – 1+ million years
Glass- 1-2 million years
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