This is a small sample of how long it takes our waste to degrade under normal environmental conditions.

REMEMBER: If possible, be aware every time you consume something whose packaging takes longer than an average human life to degrade. This way you will dispose of it properly for recycling.

Banana peel 1 month

Paper bags 6 months

Chewing gum 5 years

Cigarette butts 2 to 12 years

Tetra brik (only the part of

     cardboard) Up to 30 years

Plastic bags 10 to 150 years

PET plastic bottles 100-1000 years

Aluminum cans 200 to 600 years

6 pack plastic hoops Over 400 years

Batteries More than 1000 years

Glass bottles Since 4000 years (turns into sand)
Pen or Styrofoam Never 




                          :::REDUCE:::RECYCLE:::REUSE