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1. almost 14 years ago on Thatababy

   That’s awesome.

2. almost 15 years ago on Adam@Home

   Susan, you are probably right that many of those arguments could be made for fur, but like many people, I view killing a plant and killing an animal as very different things, just as I view killing a an animal and killing a person as very different things. But, if you feel strongly that cutting down trees is wrongful killing, you could always go with the living tree option. There are many places you can buy a potted tree that can be planted after the season, and more and more companies that rent Christmas trees out. They deliver a tree in a pot and then pick up and replant it after Christmas is over.

3. almost 15 years ago on Adam@Home

   An artificial Christmas tree may seem like an eco-friendly choice since it can be reused and it is not directly killing a plant that is a great environmental asset. However these minimal benefits are severely negated by the environmental cost of the production of fake trees. Celebrating your holiday with a live or cut tree is by far the green way to go. Here’s why.

   Artificial Trees Are: Made of PCV, a harmful plastic, which in its production and lifetime impacts the planet in multiple harmful ways. Are mostly produced outside the U.S. which consumes resources in regard to shipping to their destination countries. Not recyclable and are not biodegradable. Not able to provide the relaxing aroma of a real pine tree. Toxic if and when they are burned Your Real Live or Cut Christmas Tree: Is grown on a tree farm that is continually replenished with two or three seedlings for every one tree that is harvested for the holiday. Is not shipped extreme distances, reducing the eco-cost of transportation. Is prior to harvest, a young fast growing tree that is a carbon sink; harnessing greenhouse gases while producing oxygen at the same time. Comes from a tree farm that helps to prevent soil erosion and harmful runoff. Prior to harvest creates a habitat for wildlife and is an integral part of an ecosystem. Can be recycled and/or repurposed. When composted, adds nutrients to the soil.