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Going green during the Christmas |
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Christmas is just around the corner. In Korea, many streets are decorated with red and green ornaments and Christmas trees are set in major places.
When I lived in the States, our friends and neighbors went to the Christmas tree farms to pick up the freshly cut pine trees. When the Christmas season was over, the trees were put out for the disposal. I always thought buying an artificial Christmas tree would be eco-friendly act. Artificial trees can be reusable many years and can be packed up after the season, and the price is quite reasonable than the real trees. But my assumption appears to be wrong. An environmental consulting firm in Montreal conducted a research. The result said that you need to use the artificial tree for, at least, 20years to be eco-effective than the real tree. The measurement comes from considering human health and green house gas emission. Most artificial trees also contain PVC(Polyvinyl chloride) which emits carcinogens while making and disposal. In general, the research tells that using a real Christmas tree every year has little effect an environment compares to an artificial tree. Well, we have an artificial Christmas tree at home here in Seoul which means at least 20 years we have to use it to lighten our Christmas. :) Image: Real Christmas Trees Direct http://www.realchristmastreesdirect.co.uk/ Source: The New York Times, Christmas Tree Foundation, etc. |
 
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This is a good idea - another example of recycling
Posted 21-12-2012 15:36
Hahaha Kehkashan, you have another 14 years~~
Posted 21-12-2012 08:23
Thanks for the idea and sharing same tree for last 20 years.
With best wishes for Marry Christmas.
Posted 21-12-2012 02:28
Thanks for sharing this idea! I, too, have been using the same Christmas tree for the last 6 years.
Posted 20-12-2012 12:37
Oh, it's eye-opening news!
I also have an artificial one in my house, it means that i have to reuse the tree at least for next 18 years.
Maybe my children will be elementary school students when the artificial tree becomes more eco-friendly than real tree. hahaha.
Posted 20-12-2012 08:41