GET READY TO HAVE THE GREENEST HOLIDAYS YET

There will be 12 challenges as we celebrate the 12 days of a green Christmas.

Join daily to learn many ways you can be greener this holiday.

 

REAL TREES

The good news - both can be kept out of your trash.

ARTIFICIAL TREES

 

REAL CHRISTMAS TREES

are completely biodegradable, and should not go in the trash. Instead return them to nature by:

-- Putting outside on your leaf pile. It can make a winter home for animals. Consider adding bird seed ornaments or hang fruit to attract animal visitors.

-- Take advantage of your municipal tree compost program. Many communities offer curbside pickup or have a drop-off for a few weeks after Christmas. In these programs the trees are kept separate so they can be made into compost.

-- Wreaths & Greenery. The cool thing is that wreaths and greenery are usually also accepted. Just make sure all the greenery is free of decorations, wire, and tinsel so it's back to all natural. Always check with your community if you have any questions.

Find how to compost Real Christmas trees by Rhode Island municipality click here

 

ARTIFICIAL CHRISTMAS TREES

Many times artificial trees can be recycled in scrap metal programs in your community. Call your Public Works department for details.

 

We want you to take all 12 challenges.

Here are the previous ones in case you missed them.

 

Challenge Day #1 - Take the Holiday Waste Quiz

Challenge Day #2 - Holiday Waste - Recycle or Not?

Challenge Day #3 - Ditch the Plastic for Your Regular Dishes

Challenge Day #4 - Go Green As You Decorate Your Packages

Challenge Day #5 - Lights & Batteries: LED & Rechargeables are Best

Challenge Day #6 - Boxes, Paper & Cards - Recycle Them All

Challenge Day #7 - Recycle Metal Cans, Lids & Foil

Challenge Day #8 - Don't Put Styrofoam in Recycling

Challenge Day #9 - Don't Be Too Busy to Care for the Environment...

Challenge Day #10 -Electronics Can Be Recycled @ Drop Off Events

 

TELL US IF YOU'RE JOINING TODAY'S CHALLENGE

Follow these daily challenge ideas and you'll be off

on the green path to help save our environment.

 

I will compost or recycle my Christmas tree.

 

Yes, I have always either composted or recycled my tree.

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Yes, I learned artificial trees could go in scrap metal drop off.

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No, I do not have a tree to dispose- I use an artificial year after year.

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No, I am not interested in this tip.

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