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Tips on Recycling Christmas Trees

Megan Dobransky, December 29th, 2011

Did you know that just because your tree gets picked up curbside, that doesn't guarantee that it will be recycled? Depending on where you live and which method you use, the process of recycling your Christmas tree after the holidays may not seem so cut and dry. By taking the guess work out of treecycling, you can be confident that your ... read more

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Old Christmas Trees Protect Marine Life

Alexis Petru, December 29th, 2011

When residents in Riverside County, Calif., drop off their Christmas trees for recycling this year, they’ll not only be saving space in the landfill; they’ll also be helping marine life. The waste management department for the county, which lies east of Los Angeles, has teamed up with the California Department of Fish and Game to turn old conifers into a new ... read more

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Sustainable Farming Trends

Megan Dobransky, December 14th, 2011

Christmas tree farms, by nature, provide a renewable, recyclable resource that is good for the environment. But did you know that some farms go above and beyond to ensure that their farming methods are sustainable? According the National Christmas Tree Association, Americans buy over 25 million real Christmas trees each year. Those trees come from the nearly 15,000 Christmas tree ... read more

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Treecycling a Major Step in Greening Your Holidays

Jennifer Berry, December 27th, 2010

As fast as the holidays came, they are over just as quickly. The wrapping paper has settled, the last of the cookies consumed and the bottle of champagne emptied. Now, cleaning up is the new priority. Part of holiday cleanup entails taking down the Christmas tree and recycling it. This year, Earth911 is making treecycling easier than ever with its ... read more

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5-Step Guide to Treecycling

Trey Granger, December 27th, 2010

As of Dec. 26, Earth911 has collected treecycling information for more than 85 percent of the U.S. population for the nation's largest Treecycling Directory. Considering the U.S. EPA estimates 20 percent of our municipal solid waste is already organic, it’s worth the time to properly dispose of your tree. So, as you get ready to undeck the halls, here ... read more

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Real vs. Artificial Christmas Trees

Lori Brown, November 29th, 2010

The real versus artificial Christmas tree debate replays itself year after year. But the truth is, each option has its own place on the naughty-and-nice list. Just a few short decades ago, displaying a Christmas tree in your living room really only yielded one option: a real pine or fir tree. That all changed when a U.S.-based toilet bowl brush ... read more

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Official Treecycle Partners

Jennifer Berry, November 18th, 2010

Earth911's Treecycle Program encourages Christmas tree growers around the nation to support responsible, end-of-life practices for the millions of Christmas trees that will be bought and sold this season. Treecycling is the practice of recycling Christmas trees in order to extend their usability. Common practices include chipping trees for use as mulch in community areas, erosion protection in fragile areas such ... read more

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Desperate For Space, Delaware Passes Yard Waste Ban

Trey Granger, February 26th, 2010

The state of Delaware has passed a law banning yard waste from its Sandtown landfill in a move to conserve space, according to the Delaware News Journal. This means composting will soon be the only option for yard waste disposal in the state. Because Delaware only has three landfills, it is in a different position to impose a ban than ... read more

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We’ve Found the Most Recycled Material of 2009

Jennifer Berry, February 8th, 2010

Earth911.com released the results of its 2009 Annual Recycling Report, with electronics such as computers, batteries and televisions topping the list of most recycled materials. “Electronics have always been popular searches on Earth911.com, but with the increased attention these devices have received, this past year was our highest yet,” said Corey Lambrecht, president of Earth911. “Also, overall recycling searches increased ... read more

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How to Compost Outside the Home

Trey Granger, January 18th, 2010

Let's say you want to recycle organic waste but have no interest in starting a compost pile in the backyard. There's an app for that, an environmental application known as commercial composting. Chances are you've contributed to commercial compost in the past without even realizing it. Common applications of compost include curbside green waste collection programs and Christmas tree ... read more

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