Lifespan of Plastics vs Animals

Plastics have made our lives easier and are important to keeping many materials cheap, flexible, durable, and transparent. However, there’s a dark side to plastics: how do we properly dispose of them to avoid the plastic pollution that is taking over the oceans around the world and poses a risk to public health? This fun infographic sheds light on how long it takes to break down various plastics by comparing it to the lifespans of different animals.

Infographic by http://gradschools.com/programs/public-health/pollution-global-public-health-life-of-plastics/