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christmas tree (an environmental issue)?

Ok, so i have been reading the questions and answers about live vs fake christmas tree and I thought i would ask the obvious questions: 1.) any estimates of how much energy goes into producing the live tree and fake tree (cradle to grave)? and 2.) does anyone know of a fake tree made of recycled resources?

I bought a small potted tree when my eldest child was first born. It has grown with them. Still alive it doesnt drop needles and I dont throw it away after.
We have had it 9 years and it takes three men to carry it in… but so worth having our own ‘special’ real tree! Proberly give it a good trim and repot after this year to keep it healthy and managable Merry Christmas Everyone x

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