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This guide outlines the decomposition times of various materials, highlighting the significant environmental impact of waste. Paper products, such as paper and cardboard, decompose in weeks to months, while plastics can take decades. Aluminum products require hundreds of years to break down, and Styrofoam can persist for up to 2000 years. Glass is particularly concerning, with an estimated decomposition time of 1 to 2 million years. Understanding these times can foster awareness about recycling and waste reduction efforts.

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  1. MATERIALS How long do they take to decompose?

  2. Paper Products Paper takes 2-4 weeks to decompose. Cardboard needs about 2 monthsto decompose.

  3. Plastic A plastic bag takes 10-20 years to decompose. A plastic container takes 50-80 years to decompose.

  4. Aluminum Aluminum takes 500-700 years to decompose? It takes most aluminum products at least 50 years to decompose!

  5. StyrofoamIt can take 2000 years for Styrofoam to decompose

  6. Glass • Glass takes 1 to 2 MILLION years to decompose!

  7. Questions • Which takes more time to decompose? Plastic or aluminum? • Which materials do you use every day? • How can you help reduce waste? • Give two reasons why it is important to recycle.

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