Matching Pairs Trashy TimelineOnline version Match each piece of litter with how long it persists in the environment. by Jamie Watkins 1 Nylon Fabric 2 Wool Socks 3 Chewing Gum 4 Glass Bottles & Jars 5 Styrofoam 6 Aluminum Cans 7 Milk Cartons & Juice Boxes 8 Cigarette Butts 9 Plastic Bags 10 Plastic 6-pack Rings 11 Tin Cans 12 Banana Peel 13 Leather Boot 5 years 15 to 20 years 7 to 10 years 40 years to 50 4 years Forever (does not biodegrade) 80 to 100 years 50 years to 60 years 30 to 40 years 12 years 100 years or more 500 to 1 million years 4 months