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Under ideal conditions, a paper carton can decompose in about 3 weeks. Ideal conditions would be chopped up in the middle of an actively decomposing compost pile. A polystyrene carton takes hundreds of years to fully biodegrade.

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A milk carton made of stiff paper and coated with wax will decompose in a wet landfill in two or three months.

A milk carton made of stiff paper and lined with aluminum foil will biodegrade only on the outside. The foil inside will remain intact for many years.

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it takes 300 days ive tryed it my self in the garage it stinks of sweaty feet not like ive smelt them though

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couple weeks

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