Ever wondered how long it takes for you daily waste to decompose?
| Glass Bottles/Jars |
1,000,000 years |
| Aluminum Can |
80-100 years |
| Rubber Boot Soles |
50-80 years |
| Leather |
up to 50 years |
| Nylon Materials |
30-40 years |
| Plastic Bags/Disposable Diapers |
10-20 years |
| Plastic Coated Paper |
5 years |
| Wool Cap |
1-5 years |
| Cigarette Butts |
1-5 years |
| Orange or Banana Peel |
2-5 weeks |
| Newspaper |
2-4 weeks |
For more information please see
WMU Recycling.