Marine Debris Biodegradation Time .

kindredspirit

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Saw the following featured by the Marine Institute but couldn't see a time for

a; out of date flares

b; out of date fire extinguishers

Paper Towels 2 to 4 weeks,
Newspaper 6 weeks
Apple cores 8 weeks
Cardboard box 2 months
Milk carton 3 months
Cotton gloves 1 to 5 months
Natural fibre rope 3 to 14 months
Biodegradable nappy 3 to 14 months
wool gloves 1 year
Plywood 1 to 3 years
Tin can 50 years
Styrofoam cup 50 years
Styrofoam buoy 80 years
Aluminium can 400 years
plastic beverage holder 400 years
Disposable nappy 450 years
Plastic bottle 450 years
Monofilament fishing net 600 years
glass bottle ?

Kevin.

<hr width=100% size=1><P ID="edit"><FONT SIZE=-1>Edited by kindredspirit on 15/04/2003 18:38 (server time).</FONT></P>
 
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