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It depends on the paper and the environment in which it is stored. Acid free paper kept in a dry environment can last hundreds, if not thousands of year. eg Dead Sea Scrolls

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How many years take garbage to be biodegradable?

The time it takes for garbage to biodegrade varies significantly depending on the material. Organic waste like food scraps can decompose in a matter of weeks, while paper may take several months. Plastics, on the other hand, can take hundreds to thousands of years to break down completely. Factors such as environmental conditions and the presence of microorganisms also influence the biodegradation process.


What is decomposition of plastic and paper bags?

Plastic does not decompose (at least not in the duration of many, many lifetimes.) Paper decomposes very slowly and depending on the type of paper may take anywhere from one to twenty years to do so. This is because plastic is made from oil which technically still means it is an organic substance however it takes millions of years and very specific conditions for oil to be formed from anything organic. Paper on the other hand comes from trees and will decompose much faster, but if you've ever seen a rotting tree stump you will know it will take it's time to do so still.


How do you calculate if a bolt will strip?

it's determined by the hardness (and age, wear, environmental conditions, etc...) of a material. many tests are done by manufacturers to see statistaclly when they will break down.


What is a centimeter grid paper?

centimeter grid paper is a grid paper having many square boxes each of 1 cm.


How many pennies can a paper towel hold?

AnswerA paper towel can hold as many as 900 pennies and 2 weights before it breaks.

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How long does it take for laminated paper to decompose?

The plastic on a laminated sheet will never break down. After many years, perhaps in sunlight, the plastic will break into smaller pieces. If the paper is exposed to moisture and warmth it should then biodegrade in a few months.


How long does it take for beef to digest in system and how many years?

how many years does it take to digest beef to break down in system


How long does it take for glass to break down?

Many thosands of years - unless it is crushed. It reverts to sand.


Can wine break down glass?

depending on the alcohol amount. even if its a high amount it will take many many years to do so


Are brown paper bags biodegradable?

Non woven polypropylene is said to be photo-degradable - to be broken down by the sun. Any comments?


What does mitochondria use to break down carbohydrates?

Enzymes are used to break them down. There are many enzymes


How many ways could an aeroplane break down?

Aircraft can break down in hundreds of different ways.


How many years is a paper anniversary?

One.


How many years does it take a rock to breakdown?

The time it takes for a rock to break down can vary greatly depending on factors like the type of rock, climate, and environmental conditions. Some rocks can break down in a few years, while others may take thousands or even millions of years.


How many years after before cigarette butt biodegrade?

Cigarette butts can take 1-5 years to biodegrade in natural environments. However, the breakdown process may vary depending on factors such as the specific materials in the filter and the conditions of the environment where it is discarded.


What enzymes are required for digestion?

Many sorts of enzymes at different parts of the system. In the mouth enzymes to break down sugars, in the stomach enzymes to break down proteins and in the small intestine enzymes to break down fats and sugars.


Take a paper clip and two pencils create a homemade compass you may not bend or break the paper clip how many different size circles can you make?

You lay down the paper clip on a sheet of paper and use one of the pencils to hold the clip in place pointed side down. Next you take the other pencil and start drawing the circle. You can find a video on youtube that illustrates it. My son had this as a homework assignment, I found it very useful.