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If you are really worried about the environmental impact, either do not buy a tree or buy a potted one that you can plant afterwards. Works best if you do not have to drive it home in your car.
Regardless, I can very much understand everyone who prefers a tree that is less likely to set your house on fire. Although, using LEDs instead of candles and/or a tree that still lives should work well, too.
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It annoys me that the moment I say I have a real Christmas tree - no, not one that can be put in the garden afterwards - it seems there is always someone that starts about the environmental impact: ‘O gosh, it is a tree that is cut!’
FFS, I have no kids, I never travel by plane, I ride my bike more often than that I go by (fuel-efficient) car - my ecological footprint is much much smaller than many or even most. So may I please, please enjoy a tree that was sown and grown to be cut for Christmas or do you want me to start nagging about the ecological footprint of you because of your children, your travel habits, your use of plastics, etc. etc.
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