Time period needed for element to biodegrade - Environment & Biodiversity

Q.  Which of the following is the correct arrangement of items in the increasing order of time period needed by them to biodegrade?
- Published on 31 Aug 15

a. Paper < Orange peel < Aluminium and Tin Cans < Glass and Plastic Bottles
b. Orange peel < Paper < Aluminium and Tin Cans < Glass and Plastic Bottles
c. Paper < Orange peel < Glass and Plastic Bottles < Aluminium and Tin Cans
d. Orange peel < Paper < Aluminium and Tin Cans < Glass and Plastic Bottles

ANSWER: Paper < Orange peel < Aluminium and Tin Cans < Glass and Plastic Bottles
 
Paper = 2 - 5months; Orange peel = 6 months; Aluminium and Tin Cans = 80 - 100 years; Glass and Plastic Bottles = Forever!

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