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I use the branches ( I have no space for a tree, just branches) to protect my balcony plants from the worst of the cold. I take the twigs away when the last frost has been and gone
Tina, Dusseldorf, Germany
Glad to see the UK is incresing its efforts. When we visited The Eden project all the future inovations they showcased were things we have done for decades. We kept thinking that the recyling program was like the one we had in the 70s.
We put composte and recyle 80% of Halifax N.S. waste.
John Ferguson, Halifax N.S., Canada
Here Xmas trees are often taken and put in ponds and lakes to create safe nesting areas for fish. The tree decomposses, but in the process affords fish the safety of camaflage.
Murph, Madisonville, KY/USA
Here in Canada, recycling has been in place for years. Once a week (year-round) we leave out, in a green box, paper, plastic, cans and bottles. Christmas trees are left out from January 17th, collected and pulped. I am sorry to say that, as far as recycling goes, the UK is a third-world country.
peter smith, Montreal, Canada
The Xmas tree, put it back in the box.
Robert Young, Thornhill, Stirling