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The Medina Raptor Center Asks:
Do you know the time it takes for garbage to decompose in the envrionment?
| Paper Towel | 2 to 4 weeks |
| Orange or Banana Peel | 2 to 5 weeks |
| Newspaper | 6 Weeks |
| Apple Core | 2 months |
| Waxed Milk Carton | 3 months |
| Piece of Plywood | 1 to 3 years |
| Cigarette Butt | 1 to 5 years |
| Plastic Bag | 10 to 20 years |
| Plastic Film Container | 20 to 30 years |
| Tin Can | 50 years |
| Sytrofoam Plastic Cups | 50 years |
| Aluminum Can | 80 years |
| Disposable Diaper | 450 years |
** Information Source: U.S. National Park Service; Mote Marine Lab, Sarasoata, Florida
Please help care for our environment for the birds and for all of us! Thank you!
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