There’s a Better Way to Get Rid of Your Christmas Tree This Year (savvysugar?format=xml)
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Before you toss that scraggly lump of limbs that used to be your Christmas
tree on the side of the road, think about recycling it instead.
Plenty of state sanitation departments have guides for consumers on how to
discard unwanted trees for recycling, but environmental site Earth911 has
created a search-friendly database to help others track down recycling centers
in their areas.
“Earth911 is thrilled to see the momentum building behind treecycling. Not
only are we supporting local jobs for Americans, but also the reclamation of a
valuable resource,” said Earth911 CEO Barry Monheit.
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So-called “treecyclers” have gotten a leg up with help from big box retailers
like Walmart. The store agreed to work exclusively with growers who pledge to
attach a tag with local recycling information on each of the 8 million trees
they’re estimated to sell this year.
“By partnering with Earth911 and tree growers in support of the Treecycle
program, we are able to make a smart and sustainable decision for our
business” said Amy Bates, manager of Walmart …
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