How Long Does It Take for Plastic to Decompose? The Truth
Posted on July 1, 2026 by Carter Lemke
Every toothbrush you’ve ever owned is still out there somewhere. Every straw, every bottle, every little carrier bag from a supermarket trip. How long does it take for plastic to decompose? Longer than you’ve been alive, longer than your parents have been alive, and — depending on the plastic — longer than most countries have […]