Save the Fish
Candy wrapper: how long does it take to break down in the sea?
Estimated time to break down in the sea: > 20 years. Source: U.S. National Park Service (nps.gov). This figure comes from a US National Park Service guide for children about litter on land; it is not specific to the sea.
Candy wrapper: why is it harmful to the sea?
Plastic-foil layers break into small shiny pieces animals can swallow.
Candy wrapper: does it really disappear?
No. The plastic and foil layers break into small shiny flakes and microplastics.
Candy wrapper: how harmful is it compared with other trash?
Harm score 6 out of 10: lasts 3/4, toxic 2/3, wildlife 1/3. It ranks 19 of 31 on our list. This score is our own simple scale for comparing items in the game. It is not an official index.
Candy wrapper: what is it made of?
Material: Plastic and aluminium foil layers. A typical one is about 8 cm long and weighs about 1 g.
Candy wrapper: what can I do?
Carry a bottle, a cloth bag and a box: every single-use plastic you refuse is one less in the sea.
Candy wrapper: what lasts longer, and what breaks down sooner?
Lasts longer: Foam food box, Foam cup, Rubber boot sole. Breaks down sooner: Ice cream stick, Pencil, Cigarette butt.
Candy wrapper: where does this figure come from?
From “Do I Recycle or Upcycle?”, U.S. National Park Service, First State National Historical Park (Junior Ranger Online). Checked on 2026-10-04.
The source's limits (in English): Educational estimates for litter on land, written for children.