These numbers are staggering. Yet most of us don’t stop to think about how long all of that waste will sit in the landfill before it naturally decomposes. When you compare how long it takes for common items to break down on their own to how quick the recycling process can be, it’s easy to see how recycling is a crucial piece to reducing the volume of our landfills.
These 7 items and their decomposing times will likely surprise you!
