Petition: Pledge to Recycle Your Christmas Tree

A program in Philidelphia called the Philly Goat Project accepts recycled Christmas trees. Their goats will then eat through the entire tree in just around 20 minutes. This helps cut down on waste and gives the goats a yummy meal! The trees that aren’t eaten are turned into wood chips and sent to trails around the city.

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Luckily, there are programs like this all around the country that work to cut down Christmas tree waste each year. Regardless of where you live, commit to finding a way to recycle your Christmas tree this year!

To put it frankly, it is hard to imagine Christmas without a Christmas tree. That’s where much of the trimming goes. Under it is where the presents go. And, for a month or more each year, the tree becomes a focal point in the house, either occupying a prominent window or taking over as the centerpiece of the living room. A Christmas without the tree would feel pretty odd, but we also have to face facts: Something has to be done with all of these trees after the holiday is over.

Sign this petition to pledge to recycle your Christmas tree and other plant-based holiday decorations after the holiday season!

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