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 |