QUIZ: How long until it's gone? Test your knowledge of trash trivia

November 18, 2016/ Willis Kliefoth

Out of sight out of mind? Not so for the trash that makes its way into the Potomac River.

Test your trash trivia and find out how long it takes some common items to break down.

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Potomac Conservancy is a nationally accredited land trust and clean water leader in the Potomac River region. We’re committed to restoring the Potomac to full health for the five million people who rely on the river for drinking water and outdoor enjoyment. We improve local water quality through land conservation initiatives that effectively stop pollution from entering our streams and tributaries. Our impassioned base of 30,000 supporters empowers us to protect and expand streamside forests, pass water protection laws, and restore local shorelines.

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Silver Spring, MD 20910

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