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Green Christmas Tree Disposal

Catherine Sherriffs

Shortly after the chaos of the holidays comes the mad dash to get the Christmas tree and falling needles out of the house. But the endless stream of discarded, oranging trees waiting for curbside collection is a depressing sight. When the time comes, why not try some of these ‘green’ alternatives for disposal, courtesy of…

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Christmas: The Most Wonderful and Wasteful Time Of The Year

Andy Williams sang it best, in my opinion. For many people, Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year. But it also happens to be the most wasteful time of the year. By a long shot.   North Americans throw away 25% more trash over the holiday season than they do in other months.…
December 21, 2018
Catherine Sherriffs

Do You Like ‘Em Real Or Fake? The Heated Christmas Tree Debate

It’s a debate that has been dividing people for years. The arguments can get so heated families have sometimes torn apart. OK… that might be an exaggeration. But there are some strong opinions out there about whether real or fake Christmas trees are best. Those who prefer the real deal love the natural look. The…
December 19, 2018
Catherine Sherriffs

Christmas Tree Shortage Has Prices Skyrocketing

It looks like the trends of living greener and eating cleaner are finding a place in the holiday season. Environmentally conscious millennials are giving Christmas tree farmers a much-needed boost by choosing to buy natural and locally grown trees. That’s according to recent data released by the National Christmas Tree Association (NCTA) and Square Inc.…
December 12, 2018
Catherine Sherriffs

Artificial Christmas Trees Toxic

Those soft, supple needles that don’t shed aren’t so wonderful after all. You see, almost all artificial Christmas trees are made in China, and contain lead. Did you pick a model that is already lighted out of the box? Guess what, the amount of lead increases. Well, actually, most strings of Christmas tree lights contain toxic…
December 25, 2015
Callie