How Long Does it take to Decompose

I saw this on my friend’s wall on FB and would like to share to my network. I guess it’s time for us to think twice before throwing anything away. It’s hard to think that the trash we throw anywhere will still live here on earth far more years before we are all gone!

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
Glass – 1-2 million years

So please throw your trash the proper way! Segregate, recycle, and reuse!

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