Did You Keep it Real for Christmas?
If your family was one of the 30 million that opted for a real Christmas tree this holiday season then you also picked a renewable, recyclable resource. Artificial trees use non-biodegradable plastics and can bring metal toxins such as lead into your home. It was a good choice and now it’s time to keep it real earth-friendly by keeping your tree out of landfills.
Even organic stuff takes up space and takes a loooonnnggg time to breakdown in landfills so when you’ve packed up the ornaments and unplugged the sparkling lights, look for a tree recycling program to make the season complete.
Recycling a tree can be done curbside in most municipalities and responsible tree recyclers will put the wood to good use. Check with your waste removal contractor to find out what happens after tree pick-up or, better yet, stop by the National Christmas Tree Association to find a tree recycler, in partnership with Earth911.
Happy Holidays!
POSTED IN: Healthy Home, Natural Resources, Recycling
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