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If 10,000 Biters recycle their trees rather than send 'em to the dump, we'll keep the weight of 1,306 adult male reindeer out of landfills.
COCKTAIL FACT
The average Christmas tree takes about seven years to grow to harvesting size.
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Tree today, gone tomorrow?
The Bite
Not likely. It takes years for anything - even organic things like Xmas trees - to breakdown in a landfill. Finding a community tree recycling program is the way (for your tree) to go.The Benefits
- Smaller landfills for the new year. Since most landfills are compacted so tightly, there's usually not enough air for trash (even trees) to biodegrade.
- Chipping away at erosion. Tree recyclers turn trees not long for this world into wood chips, which can be used to help prevent erosion on beaches and hiking trails.
- It's doofus-proof. Many cities operate seasonal curbside tree-recycling programs.
Personally Speaking
For years, Heather's dad used to cut down a tree on the family's land, wrap it up, and mail it to her via UPS every Christmas. Clearly this wasn't the most sustainable option, but it always seemed to entertain the UPS guy.Wanna Try?
- Some municipalities handle the recycling - all you gotta do is leave the tree on your curb. Check with whatever company handles your garbage disposal and recycling.
- National Christmas Tree Association - enter your zip to find a nearby recycling program.
Dec 27,2007
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Disappoinsettia-ed
Next year, I challenge you to rethink the poinsettia as a gift. Biodegradable though they may be, they usually come in plastic pots that aren't always recyclable, and most people just let them die after the holidays. Try another just-as-festive plant for some variety.
-Toshio...off to water our Hanukkah bush...
-Toshio...off to water our Hanukkah bush...
Biter Comments...
Once again the Ideal Bite has demonstrated their facile approach to "green." First of all, in most parts of the country, there is no problem with landfills reaching their capacity. Second of all, landfills are designed so material does not break down. It is the degration of organic matter in landfills that leads to the release of greenhouse gasses, especially methane. It's been postulated that 15-35% of harmful emissions are from landfills. The only sane approach to sustainability is by consuming less, a concept foreign to Ideal Bite. When I've attempted to post in the past about the futility of buying your way to sustainability, my comments have not been included. For 2008, make a resolution to grow a pair and engage in a real discussion of the issues.
Well said, Steve! Case in point is the 50% off Pangea Organics offer for 'spreading the word and encouraging one's friends to sign up'- the fine print reads that the customer must buy $200 worth of products to get the discount ($200!!!). That's a lot of plastic packaging....
And poinsettias are poisonouse to pets! (and people).
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