Christmas is over, but what to do with the tree? Here are some landfill alternatives
Summary
After Christmas, many live trees end up in landfills, causing environmental issues due to their slow decomposition. Alternatives to throwing trees away include using them as mulch or firewood, creating wildlife shelters, or participating in local collection programs that repurpose them.Key Facts
- About 10 million live Christmas trees are thrown into landfills yearly.
- In landfills, trees break down slowly and produce greenhouse gases like methane.
- Using a tree as mulch or firewood can help the environment and your garden.
- Old trees can create shelters for fish if sunk into a pond.
- Trees left in yards can provide shelter for nonmigratory birds and wildlife.
- Some communities collect trees to use for erosion control or mulch.
- Local programs may allow tree donations to farms for livestock food.
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