Every year, as the leaves turn and a chill enters the air, a familiar debate lights up social media feeds. The question is simple yet divisive: when is the right time to put up the Christmas tree?
Kendra Pierre-Louis: For Scientific American’s Science Quickly, I’m Kendra Pierre-Louis, in for Rachel Feltman. The Christmas tree feels like a tradition from time immemorial—and in some ways it is.
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Millions of Christmas trees will end up in landfill this year. Here's what to do with them instead
Christmas trees can take years to break down when thrown into landfill, but there are some more eco-friendly ways of ending ...
Recycled Christmas trees are particularly important during dry seasons, like this winter, when water levels are low.
The City of Corpus Christi offers a 24/7 Christmas tree recycling drop-off, turning trees into free community mulch, reducing landfill waste, and increasing safety.
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