Earlier this summer, we were in Arcadia National Park and read the information below in the Acadia National Park “Beaver Log”.
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If you leave litter behind, how long does it take to break down? You mights be surprised.
Glass Bottle ……………. 1 million years
Fishing Line ……………… 600 years
Plastic Bottle ……………. 450 years
Disposable Diaper ……… 450 years
Aluminum Can ………….. 80-200 years
Foam Coffee Cup ………… 50 years
Plastic Bag …………………. 10-20 years
Cigarette Butt ……………. 1-5 years
Source: US National Park Service; Mote Marine Lab, Sarasota, FL
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Thus, leaving our garbage in the outdoors has a significant effects for a very long time!
See also our blog of May 12, 2009
