How long does it take waste to decompose?

While apple cores take only 2 months to decompose, plastic bags need 10-20 years and glass takes 1 million years to decompose completely.

It is estimated that every year humans on earth produce about 1.3 billion tons of waste. Most of this waste is processed by landfill including recyclable waste. The dumping of waste and waste is hidden with many potential risks of environmental pollution, disease outbreaks from landfills. Therefore, it is necessary to classify garbage for recycling to protect the environment. So, how much time does it take for these types of garbage to decompose completely?

The Infografic below helps us understand the decomposition time of garbage, hoping to raise people's awareness of the importance of garbage recycling and environmental protection.

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