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Where to Recycle Your Christmas Tree in San Diego
Now that gifts have been unwrapped and holiday decorations stashed, Christmas tree recycling with Waste Management of San Diego will begin through its curbside collection program running from Dec. 26 through Dec. 31.
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Christmas Tree Recycling Program
San Diego residents, trying to get rid of their Christmas trees, can now drop them off at recycling locations across the city.
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Don't Be an Environmental Grinch! Find Out If Your Christmas Trash is Recyclable
Did you know during Christmas season the average American produces up to 25% more trash?
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Two Young Brothers Invented a Way to Keep Your Christmas Tree Ornaments in Place
Two 12-year-old brothers from Connecticut have created a solution to a common Christmas problem – falling ornaments. Ayaan and Mika’il Naqvi joined LX News to talk about their invention of the “ornament anchor” and how their small business is helping homeless pets.
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The Origins of Christmas Trees Dates Back to Ancient Egypt
You think you know the long, storied history of Christmas trees? Well, here’s a few things that may have slipped past your radar.
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Cutting Down a Live Christmas Tree is One of the Best Things You Can Do for the Environment
Sure fake has its advantages. But think about more than yourself for a second. Consider your carbon footprint and the impact you’re having on climate change.
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A Vet is Turning Discarded Christmas Trees Into Profound Gifts for Wounded Warriors
In 2017 Florida carpenter Oscar Morris started “Free Canes For Veterans” and began painstakingly creating handcrafted wooden canes for any veteran who requested one… at no cost. After a Facebook post went viral, Morris’ pet project took off and he found his canes in heavy demand.
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Real Tree or Fake? And Why Your Choice Could Help Save the Planet
It seems like a simple choice. Real tree or fake for Christmas. But here’s why that simple choice could have long lasting consequences.
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5 Ways You Can Have an Environmentally Friendly Home for the Holidays
The holiday season is here and you’re in decorating mode. But as you decide what your holiday look is going to be this year, here are five suggestions for staying green while decking the halls.
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Meet the Carpenter Making Canes for Military Veterans Out of Retired Christmas Trees
A Navy veteran has found a profoundly touching way to give old Christmas trees second life and renewed meaning. Florida carpenter Oscar Morris, the founder of “Free Canes For Veterans,” is turning these retired trees into handcrafted wooden canes and sending them to veterans at no cost.
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Recycling Tips for Your Christmas Lights, Wrapping Paper, Ornaments and More
Once the presents have been opened and the egg nog is empty, you might be looking at a mound of post-holiday trash and asking yourself: Can I recycle this? From the lights on your Christmas tree to the bows on your gifts, we’re breaking down what can be recycled and what is destined for a landfill.
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Green Christmas: Everything You Need to Know for an Eco-Friendly Holiday
With just a little extra thought about your Christmas tree and all its trimmings, you can reduce your carbon footprint and give a gift to the planet this holiday season. Learn more about why you should buy a real Christmas tree, should not try to recycle your ornaments, and how one carpenter has found a creative way to turn holiday...
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Chris Cate, Rosie Network Donate 200 Christmas Trees to Veterans
San Diego City Councilman Chris Cate and The Rosie Network teamed up on Saturday for the third year of providing Christmas trees to active duty and veteran military families for the holiday season.
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Christmas Trees in the Pandemic-Era: Family-Owned Business in San Diego Adapts
A family-owned Christmas tree farm in San Diego is adapting its business to better fit the pandemic-era by offering online ordering. It’s a first for this business, but then again, 2020 calls for a lot of change.
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Christmas Trees During a Pandemic: San Diego Business Adapts to Better Suit 2020
A San Diego Christmas tree business is adapting to better fit these pandemic times by offering online ordering. It’s a first for Mr. Jingles but, then again, 2020 has been a year of change.
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Old Globe Reimagines Annual ‘Grinch' Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration
The annual lighting of the Old Globe’s Dr. Seuss-inspired Christmas tree will be held virtually this year.
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Grinch Christmas Tree Lighting Will Continue Virtually
NBC 7’s Audra Stafford shows us how the Old Globe is keeping up with a longtime Christmas tradition.
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City Kicks Off Annual Christmas Tree Recycling Program
Do you still have your Christmas tree? The city of San Diego will continue accepting trees for recycling through Jan. 23. The 46th Christmas Tree Recycling program for residential customers kicked off on Dec. 26 and program features 17 drop-off locations across the city. “Recycling these trees helps us reduce the amount of waste going into the Miramar Landfill and…
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46th Annual Christmas Tree Recycling Program Kicks Off
NBC 7’s Lauren Coronado breaks down how to recycle your Christmas tree.
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Last Minute Shoppers Seek Perfect Christmas Tree
Last-minute shoppers in San Diego aren’t just looking for gifts for under the tree — some are looking for the Christmas tree itself! NBC 7’s Erika Cervantes reports.