Time It Takes for Garbage to Decompose in the Environment is a legal document that was released by the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services - a government authority operating within New Hampshire.
Q: How long does it take for paper to decompose?
A: It takes about 2-5 months for paper to decompose.
Q: How long does it take for cardboard to decompose?
A: It takes about 2 months for cardboard to decompose.
Q: How long does it take for plastic bags to decompose?
A: It takes about 10-20 years for plastic bags to decompose.
Q: How long does it take for aluminum cans to decompose?
A: It takes about 80-200 years for aluminum cans to decompose.
Q: How long does it take for glass bottles to decompose?
A: It takes about 1 million years for glass bottles to decompose.
Q: How long does it take for Styrofoam to decompose?
A: Styrofoam never fully decomposes, but it can break down into smaller pieces over time.
Q: How long does it take for cigarette butts to decompose?
A: It takes about 1-5 years for cigarette butts to decompose.
Q: How long does it take for plastic bottles to decompose?
A: It takes about 450 years for plastic bottles to decompose.
Q: How long does it take for diapers to decompose?
A: It takes about 450 years for diapers to decompose.
Q: How long does it take for tin cans to decompose?
A: It takes about 50-100 years for tin cans to decompose.
Form Details:
Download a printable version of the form by clicking the link below or browse more documents and templates provided by the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services.