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Creating a "Green" Holiday Tree

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Eco-Friendly Alternatives For Your Holiday Tree This is the season to decorate a holiday tree and bring some festive cheer into your home.  Decorating can be both fun and eco-friendly, just remember the following tips and tricks to prepare any home for this holiday season: 1) Artificial vs. Real : When purchasing a holiday tree it is important to know that artificial trees are actually very dangerous for the environment.  Artificial trees are often made from a type of plastic.  Oftentimes, artificial trees are made from polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and other chemicals, and as such are non-recyclable and eventually just become cumbersome waste.  Real trees produce oxygen and rid toxins from the air.  Another option would be an organic tree. 2) Alternative Trees : This year, alternative holiday trees are all the rage.  People can make trees of recyclable materials or even supplies found around the house.  Try a tree made out of coffee filters, shredded...