Eco Statement
Is Your Tree GREEN?
One's business is not responsible if it is not sustainable
Keep your carbon footprint lighter by:
- Eating locally grown foods, shop farmers and local markets
- LED lights use a fraction of the energy of conventional lights
- Travel less frequently and preplan trips to make several stops on a continuous route
RECYCLE YOUR TREE
Carbon footprint of Christmas
An analysis of the carbon footprint of Christmas shows that consumption of items such as food, travel, lighting and gifts at Christmas produces as much as 650 kg (1430 lbs) of carbon dioxide emissions per person--equal to 5.5% of our annual carbon footprint. Over Christmas the average person could produce as much as:
- 26 kg of carbon dioxide from Christmas food
- 96 kg of carbon dioxide from Christmas travel
- 218 kg of carbon dioxide from extravagant lighting displays
- 310 kg of carbon dioxide on Christmas shopping
Is your Christmas Tree GREEN?
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REAL |
ARTIFICIAL |
| Made of oil based plastics, and polyvinylchloride |
Real: NO |
Artificial: YES |
| Support life by absorbing carbon dioxide |
Real: YES |
Artificial: NO |
| Produce oxygen |
Real: YES |
Artificial: NO |
| Farm grown in the United States |
Real: YES |
Artificial: NO |
| Stabilize soil, protect water supplies |
Real: YES |
Artificial: NO |
| Provide refuge for wildlife |
Real: YES |
Artificial: NO |
| Create scenic green belts |
Real: YES |
Artificial: NO |
| Renewable crop |
Real: YES |
Artificial: NO |
| Washable |
Real: YES |
Artificial: NO |
| Fragrant |
Real: YES |
Artificial: NO |
| Manufactured in Asia |
Real: NO |
Artificial: YES |
| Require post holiday storage space |
Real: NO |
Artificial: YES |
| Remain in the landfill for centuries after disposal |
Real: NO |
Artificial: YES |
| Pre lighted options |
Real: NO |
Artificial: YES |
| Need watering |
Real: YES |
Artificial: NO |
| Century old traditional symbol of Christmas |
Real: YES |
Artificial: NO |
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