Stewardship of the environment is one issue we haven't addressed too much in The Stewardship Connection. We are remiss, but we recently found this information which was published by our National Park Service, entitled "Trash Talk -- How Long Does it Last?"

Cigarette butt -- 1-5 yrs.
Plastic bag -- 10-20 yrs.
Plastic film container -- 20-30 yrs.
Nylon fabric -- 30-40 yrs.
Leather -- 40-50 yrs.