Can plastic last 1,000 years?

Can plastic last 1,000 years?

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Understanding Plastic Decomposition

Typically, plastic materials can remain in landfills for as long as 1,000 years before breaking down. However, the decomposition time varies among different types of plastic: common plastic bags that we frequently use can degrade within 10 to 20 years, while plastic bottles can take up to 450 years to fully decompose.

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