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Does paper and plastic bags decompose at the same rate i think by insects that are in the grond. They eat through it but when it is like other dead insects in the ground they eat through it like humans eat through food. But i know it takes longer than a day for paper bags to be decompose and it takes 500 years for plastic bags to be decompose.

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How long does it take for paper bags to decompose?

A single paper bag can take 3-4 weeks to decompose.


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Yes, brown paper bags are biodegradable because they are made from natural materials like wood pulp, which can break down and decompose in the environment over time.


What is the disadvantage of non biodegradable?

Non biodegradble does not decompose or decayed easily. Example the plastic bags used in the groceries nowadays, it will take more than 200 years to decompose naturally. So it is highly recommended to use paper bags instead.


Why do they want to ban plastic bags?

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Are plastic bags hard to decompose?

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Do plastic bags decompose quickly?

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How long does it to take for a paper to decompose?

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Do you recycle paper bags?

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Are paper bags efficient?

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