How long does it take to decompose?

Here are some indications of the decomposing period of certain 'use and throw' articles in daily use.

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
Mono-filament Fishing Line - 600 years
Plastic Bags - 200-1000 years

Please keep this piece of information in your mind while dealing with domestic trash. Unscientific disposal of  used plastic items is one of the major reasons related to the Global Green House Effect. +
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