Can non organic materials decompose

Non-organic materials, such as plastics, metals, and glass, do not decompose in the same way that organic materials do. While they may break down physically through processes like weathering or fragmentation, they do not undergo biological decomposition by microorganisms. Some non-organic materials can take hundreds to thousands of years to degrade, while others can remain intact indefinitely in the environment. Thus, they contribute to pollution and environmental challenges rather than returning to the ecosystem.