How long do paper cups take to break down in a landfill?

MadSci Network: Environment & Ecology

Subject: How long do paper cups take to break down in a landfill?

Date: Tue Jun 22 19:44:20 2004
Posted by Kelly
Grade level: undergrad School: University of Stevens Point Wisconsin
City: Black River Falls State/Province: WI Country: USA
Area of science: Environment & Ecology
ID: 1087951460.En

Message:


I am asking this because currently I am working at a summer camp who uses 
styrofoam cups and I am trying to convince the director to get paper cups. I 
know styrofoam takes about 500 years to break down, but the director wants to 
make sure it is a worthy cause to invest in paper cups. I hope to hear from you 
and thank you! ~Kelly

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