Skip to main content

Follow us on      Pinterest

Home

Header Menu

  • ABOUT
    • What to Recycle
    • Where to Recycle
  • TIPS
  • DIY
  • FAMILY FUN
  • FACTS
Categories
Facts
How long does it take for plastic to break down?

What happens if you put that empty shampoo bottle in the trash instead of the recycling bin? It usually ends up in a landfill—where it can take 100-400 years to break down!

Source: https://archive.epa.gov/epawaste/conserve/smm/wastewise/web/html/factoid.html 

Share this post

Explore our other posts...

Don’t forget to recycle the cardboard boxes!

Over 96% of Americans have access to community paper and paperboard recycling. If you’re buying a lot of bandages this summer, don’t forget t…

View Post
All Wrapped Up Vases

What once held oil-free makeup remover can now hold stems of beautiful flowers. You can easily change the ambience of your room with this craft ide…

View Post
What happens when a shampoo bottle gets recycled?

What happens to a shampoo bottle when it gets recycled? See all the steps in our infographic, then read this article to learn about the process in…

View Post
Back to Posts

Logo Here

© Johnson & Johnson Service, Inc. 2019.

TOPICS

  • Recycling Tips
  • Recycling Facts
  • Family Fun
  • DIY

RESOURCES

  • About Us
  • What to Recycle
  • Where to Recycle
  • Contact Us

FOLLOW US ON:

  • Pinterest

This site is published by Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc. which is solely responsible for its content. This site intended for use by residents of the United States.

Legal Menu

  • Privacy Policy
  • Legal Notice
  • Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information
  • Limit the use of my Sensitive Personal Information