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How long are various non biodegradable sustances expected to last in our environment |
| Answer» It contains materials like Glass, plastics etc. which do not get decomposed by microorganisms or non-biodegradable material does not decompose naturally.eg: Plastic toys, Glass, Steel, Rubber (Synthetic), Fertilizers (Chemical compounds and stuff) etc...Average time to break down the materials:- Leather shoes: 25-40 years- Nylon fabric: 30 to 40 years- Plastic bags: 10-20 years- Styrofoam cup: 1-100 years- Aluminum soda can - 350 years-Cardboard milk cartons-5 years-Plastic containers- 50-80 years-Glass bottle -500 years-Plastic soda -450 years-Marine Debris states -1,000,000 years. | |