At the top of the cliff was a small exhibit of how long the degradation process of some common things takes. I was quite surprised at some of the information.
1 Styrofoam 50 years
2 Aluminum Can 200 years
3 Plastic from can holders 450 years
4 Disposable Diaper (non-biodegradable) 450 years
5 Paper Towel 2-4 weeks
6 Newspaper 6 weeks
7 Cardboard 2 months
8 Cotton Rope 3-14 months
9 Plywood 1-3 years