I WONDER - How Long Does It Take Glass To Break Down?

The video discusses the decomposition of glass, highlighting that a glass bottle can take up to a million years to break down in a landfill. It explains what landfills are and their harmful effects on the environment, such as releasing greenhouse gases and harmful water waste. The video also compares the decomposition of glass in different environments, noting that while glass can break down in soil or water over 4,000 years, it takes much longer in a landfill.

What is the estimated time it takes for a glass bottle to break down in landfill?

How do landfills affect the environment?

What are the harmful byproducts released by landfills?

What happens to glass when it is placed in a landfill?

How long can glass take to break down in soil or water compared to landfill?