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How long does plastic stay in the environment? Could this be problematic? Why or why not?
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How long does plastic stay in the environment? Could this be problematic? Why or why not?

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Plastic is one of the wastes that takes WAY too long to decompose. For example, plastic bags we use in our everyday life take about 10 years or more to decompose.

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This is problematic for countless reasons including marine and wild life. During high temperatures plastic can result in harmful gas as well.

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