We hear how plastics wonât break down for 100âs of years. Clearly thatâs only for things we donât want around, for things we doâĻthey break down much faster. Apparently Neil Armstrongâs spacesuit at the national air and space museum is breaking down. Thereâs a rubbery layer thatâs the biggest problem. Interesting info considering we think that plastics donât break down. Read more HERE!