St. Paul Pioneer Press (MN) - TIP OF THE DAY: RECYCLE THAT TREE
Filed under: Earth 911 - January 3, 2007
Saint Paul Pioneer Press (Minnesota)
January 3, 2007 Wednesday
Christmas was so last year — it’s time to get rid of that tree now. Take off the tinsel, decorations and any wire and bring yours to a drop-off site to be recycled. Most are free, but a few charge a nominal fee. Find one by entering your ZIP code at www.Earth911.org or by calling 1-800-CLEANUP.
The University of Wisconsin-Extension also came up with these new uses for an old tree:
o Put it in your back yard strung with popcorn, cranberries, suet and other treats for birds and small animals.
o Save branches to mulch planting beds next spring.
o Make pine potpourri. Dry the branches, crumble the needles and mix with cinnamon sticks and whole cloves. Store in jars and give as gifts next year. Add 1 cup water to ΒΌ cup potpourri and heat on the stovetop.
– Maja Beckstrom