<![CDATA[Grist - Comment Feed for Umbra on Christmas trees]]> Grist Comment Feed en Comment #1 by watkin29 http://www.grist.org/article/umbra-tree/ Wed, 21 Nov 2007 11:28:02 -0800 http://www.grist.org/article/umbra-tree/1 Did you know?

I think you're right on Umbra. Many people do not realize the harm caused by artificial Christmas trees. Not only are they made of PVC but they take how long to biodegrade? Decades? Centuries?

I would agree to that the average consumer should consider buying a living tree or perhaps none at all. But for Grist's more eco conscious audience it should be recognized that there are many environmental benefits to real Christmas trees.

-1 acre of Christmas trees provides the daily oxygen for 18,000 people

-Christmas trees are recyclable and biodegradable

-Since Christmas trees need years to mature they become animal habitats, encouraging wildlife

There are many other benefits and this article does an excellent job of summarizing.

Save The Environment - Buy A Real Christmas Tree

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I think you're right on Umbra. Many people do not realize the harm caused by artificial Christmas trees. Not only are they made of PVC but they take how long to biodegrade? Decades? Centuries?

I would agree to that the average consumer should consider buying a living tree or perhaps none at all. But for Grist's more eco conscious audience it should be recognized that there are many environmental benefits to real Christmas trees.

-1 acre of Christmas trees provides the daily oxygen for 18,000 people

-Christmas trees are recyclable and biodegradable

-Since Christmas trees need years to mature they become animal habitats, encouraging wildlife

There are many other benefits and this article does an excellent job of summarizing.

Save The Environment - Buy A Real Christmas Tree

]]> Comment #2 by ccjones http://www.grist.org/article/umbra-tree/ Wed, 22 Oct 2008 07:02:29 -0700 http://www.grist.org/article/umbra-tree/2 Please make the switch to artificial!

Interesting article. Our family has always used Artificial Christmas Trees. They are just so much more economical and friendly to the environment. It will be interesting to see what changes this year as the economy worsens.

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Interesting article. Our family has always used Artificial Christmas Trees. They are just so much more economical and friendly to the environment. It will be interesting to see what changes this year as the economy worsens.

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