Yeah its wrong. I dont want to see banaba peels on the side of the road. While it makes sense because as you say, it will decompose, its still going to take 3-4 weeks and thats in warm weather. I guess I just find people who litter - from cigarette butts to mcdonalds bags extremely lazy and self centered people who dont care about the world that their kids have to grow up in. Our kids are going to have it rough enough the next 20 - 30 years. I am not Mr Green - I own 2 cars and a gas guzzling truck, but I rarely drive my truck and would buy more effeciency if I could afford it. I just think that the earth is not an ashtray. This is why I dont feel bad about the cigarette tax and wouldnt be upset if it went higher. I foudn this online - how long it takes something to decompose. To me its pretty eye opening, knowing that throwing a beer can or soda can out the window instead of in the garabge, you could be leaving your mark there for the next 200 - 500 years or you can recycle and use it again in 6 weeks. I will definately start to be more aware of recycling pabst cans. Styrofoam container > 1 million years Plastic jug 1 million years Aluminum can 200-500 years (But if recycled, it can be reused within 6 weeks!) Disposable diaper 550 years Tinned can 90 years Leather shoe 45 years Wool sock 1 year Paper bag 1 month Banana peel 3-4 weeks Anyhow - sorry if it sounds like I am preaching. I am not - just trying to bring the facts to the front.