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By Joe Lamp'l, Scripps Howard News Service, FayObserver.com, Dec. 13, 2009
Over the last several years I've researched a lot about various aspects of living a more eco-friendly life. But when it comes to choosing a Christmas tree, everything I thought I was doing right for the environment by using an artificial tree went out the window. And it looks like the message is getting out.
According to the National Christmas Tree Association, Americans purchased about 33 percent fewer fake trees in 2008 than in the previous year. Rick Dungey, public-relations manager for the association, shared a few eye-opening thoughts on the real environmental impact of artificial trees in a recent conversation.
Artificial trees never biodegrade
Although artificial trees can last for years, eventually they are discarded and remain in a landfill forever more. Fake trees are not biodegradable, so they never break down.
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Tuesday, December 22, 2009
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