Thousands of Christmas trees are recycled every year after the holiday season. Some cities provide a curb-side pick up service after the holiday season, and some people use a wood-chipper to turn their tree into mulch. To learn more about Christmas tree recycling, check out the links on this page.
The Vatican Recycles
In 2008, the Vatican recycled their Christmas tree. The tree in St. Peter's Square was chopped down this year, and the wood was used to make school benches and toys for under-privileged children. The tree is an Austrian red spruce and is the tallest tree the square has seen since the tradition of setting up a tree was established in 1982 by Pope John Paul II.Times Online: "Green" Vatican to recycle Christmas tree
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Fast Facts
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Christmas Day is December 25
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Christmas 2009 falls on a Friday
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Chipped Christmas tree remains can be used as mulch, to add traction to hiking trails and prevent beachfront erosionEarth 911: Treecycling Made Simple
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Artificial Christmas trees cannot be recycled, so real trees are considered the more green optionEarth 911: Treecycling Made Simple
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Reuse the same tree each year, by keeping a potted tree in your home
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Some companies offer the option of renting a living, potted tree
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Three seedlings are planted for every one Christmas tree that is harvested eachEarth 911: Treecycling Made Simple
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It is considered more environmentally ethical to choose a locally grown treeSun Sentinel: Dreaming of a Green Christmas
