As we take off for the holidays …here a couple of statistics that puts GreatGreenGoods in perspective a bit. I got these from: www.slocomhouse.com/recycling.html
| Decomposition Rates |
|
|
Paper |
2-4 Weeks |
|
Leaves |
1-3 Months |
|
Orange Peels |
6 Months |
|
Milk Carton |
5 years |
|
Plastic Bag |
10-20 Years |
|
Plastic Container |
50-80 Years |
|
Aluminum Can |
80 Years |
|
Tin Can |
100 Years |
|
Plastic Soda Bottle |
450 Years |
|
Glass Bottle |
500 Years |
|
Styrofoam |
Never |