Here are some basic composition facts about your everyday litter. Remember these facts when you are enjoying a nice burger from your favorite burger joint.
| Object | Decomposition time |
|---|---|
| Styrofoam container | > 1 million years |
| Plastic jug | 1 million years |
| Aluminum can | 200-500 years |
| Disposable diaper | 550 years |
| Tinned can | 90 years |
| Leather shoe | 45 years |
| Wool sock | 1 year |
| Paper bag | 1 month |
| Banana peel | 3-4 weeks |