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[–] 17 points 3 months ago (3 children)

Depends on the environment. In some places you can throw an apple core and it will be gone in a week. In some places it can take years.

It all depends on the local environment and ecosystem

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  • [–] 16 points 3 months ago (2 children)

    In some places it can take years.

    Got any examples handy?

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  • [–] 30 points 3 months ago (1 child)

    Anywhere with lower animal or microbial activity.

    The Rocky Mountains are a good example. Cold, dry, and a high elevation (reduced oxygen). You are told in those places explicitly to pack out everything because it won't decomposes.

    Desert environments can also have the same issues just due to the dryness.

    Here's an article

    https://www.reconnectwithnature.org/news-events/the-buzz/even-if-it-is-a-banana-peel-it-is-still-littering

    according to the Facebook post from Glacier National Park. "Some fruit products can take years to decompose depending on the environment they are in!"

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