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How long does it take for biodegradable products to break down?

The time can range from minutes to years depending on the environmental conditions and the type of material. Environment conditions may include temperature, humidity, pressure, type of organisms available to degrade the product, including bacterial, and sunlight Some materials degrade slowly or not at all or may be gone in weeks. A good example is an animal body. If mummified in a dry local it will last for centuries. In shallow warm ocean water it will be mostly gone in days.


What postmortem parameter begins at 3 days?

Rigor mortis is a postmortem parameter that typically begins around 3-4 hours after death and can last up to 2-3 days, depending on various factors such as temperature and environmental conditions.


Can there be leftover implantation bleeding in your vaginal cavity a few days later?

Implantation bleeding usually occurs around the time of expected menstruation and is typically light spotting. It does not typically last for days. If you are experiencing prolonged bleeding, it could be due to other factors and it is best to consult with a healthcare provider for a proper evaluation.


What was carolus linnaeus last last name?

Linnaeus's last name was "Linnaeus." His full name was Carl Linnaeus.


Where tissues come from?

Tissues are made up of groups of cells that work together to perform a specific function in the body. These cells originate from stem cells, which have the ability to differentiate into various types of cells. Through processes such as cell division and specialization, stem cells give rise to the different types of cells that make up our various tissues.

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For how long are various non-bio degradable substances expected to last?

Non-biodegradable substances can last forever. Some substances are slow to degrade, but they still degrade over time. Those that are non-biodegradable should not degrade, even over long periods of time.


How long biodegradable and non-biodegradable expected to last in your environment?

it will not degrade and will last for long


How long non-biodegradable substances last in your environment?

Non-biodegradable substances can last forever. Some substances are slow to degrade, but they still degrade over time. Those that are non-biodegradable should not degrade, even over long periods of time.


How long non biodegradable substances last?

Examples are plastics, metal and glass. Dangerous chemicals and toxins are also non-biodegradable, as are plastic grocery bags, Styrofoam (polystyrene), and other similar materials.


How long does it take for a aluminium can to degrade?

Aluminum is not biodegradable. and will last forever. Over a very longtime it may react chemically with other substances, similar to metal rusting, but the can will still be there in some form or shape.


How long is timber expected to last?

timber is expected to last at list 15-25 years.


How long does a crayon last before decomposing in a landfill?

Forever. Wax is non-biodegradable.


why are non biodegradable pollutants cosidered too be of greater concern today?

Non biodegradable pollutants are very difficult to breakdown. They last for hundreds of years in the environment and affect nature negatively for long periods


Are bones non biodegradable waste?

No, they are biodegradable. So far, there has been no "bones" recovered from the Titanic wreck site as all the bones are now dissolved in the sea water or eaten by various sea organisms. The same happens over time in the earth. In some special cases the bones mineralize by replacing their structure with other inorganic materials. these fossilized bones last a long time.


What are Critical components of fire danger index in south Africa?

Expected temperature, expected wind strength, expected relative humidity, last rainfall. Expected rainfall is not included.


How do i find expected value in a martingale system?

The expected value of a Martingale system is the last observed value.


How long was the ww1 expected to last?

A few minutes