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Plastics in general are not considered biodegradable due to their molecular stability. Plastics do not easily break down into simpler components.
A plastic bag will break down into smaller pieces of plastic, but that is not the same as biodegrading.
Some estimates are 500 years to degrade, some more conservative are 1000 years. The bags will photodegrade, but that will take a long time, hence the 500-1000 year estimate. The problem is there are no bacteria breaking down the plastic. Eventually some may evolve to do so, but science may need to step in and speed the process along.
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How long would it take a chip bag to biodegrade?
a plastic bag is not biodegradable.
How long does it take for a cotton bag to decompose?
A cotton bag will take a few months to biodegrade/decompose.
How long does it take a paper grocery bag to decompose in a landfill?
How long does it take to biodegrade?According to the February issue of Oprah magazine :It takes a brown paper bag 1 to 5 months to biodegrade;cigarette butts and filters take 12 years;plastic bags, caps and lids take decades;aluminum cans take 2 to 5 centuries; andstyrofoam clamshells (the containers take-out food comes in) takes virtually forever.
Time for a plastic bag to biodegrade?
No-one really knows, but estimates suggest 500 to 1000 years.
How long does it take for a plastic bag to decompose in the toilet?
The plastic bag will not decompose but it may clog up the toilet.
How long does it take for plastic to desolve?
it takes up to 14 years to desolve a plastic bag
How long does it take a plastic bag to decompose?
10,00 years. no jokes!
How long does it take for a Doritos bag take to decompose?
The bag itself will take centuries if not longer to break down as it is a layered metalized plastic material.
How long does it take for a Doritos bag to decompose?
The bag itself will take centuries if not longer to break down as it is a layered metalized plastic material.
How long does it take a plastic grocery bag to decompose in a landfill?
About 400 years. Long time, huh?
How long does it take a plastic bag to decompose on the side of a road?
it takes 500 years
What kind of bag did the vegetable take to school?
plastic bag
