2010 The Beach is not an Ashtray!

In conjunction with Beaufort County Recycles, the litter team at Hunting Island made the news again. We continue to remind you to carry a container for your cigarette butts whenever you enjoy our beautiful Park.

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EARTH DAY EVENTS - 2010

Friends of Hunting Island booth at opening day of the Farmer's Market in Port Royal April 17^th.

Friends of Hunting Island Litter & Trash Education:

Marine Debris BioDegradation Timeline

Paper towel: 2 to 4 weeks
Newspaper: 6 weeks
Apple Core: 8 weeks
Cardboard Box: 2 months
Milk Carton: 3 months
Cotton Gloves: 1 to 5 months
Natural Fiber Rope: 3 to 14 months
Biodegradable Diaper: 1 year
Wool Glove: 1 year
Plywood: 1 to 3 years
Painted Wooden Stick: 13 years
Tin Can: 50 years
Styrofoam Cup: 50 years
Styrofoam Buoy: 80 years
Aluminum Can: 400 years
Plastic Beverage Holder (6-Pack): 400 years
Disposable Diaper: 450 years
Plastic Bottle: 450 years
Monofilament Fishing Net: 600 years
Glass Bottles & Jars: ???

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