[128] What Is The Most Sustainable Christmas Tree?
Eco Chat with Laura Trotta Podcast
Release Date: 11/21/2018
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[146] Improving Kids Gut Health with Jessica Donovan
Eco Chat with Laura Trotta Podcast
Gut health is the foundation of good health and it's no different when it comes to our kids.
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[145] How to Clean with Eucalyptus Oil
Eco Chat with Laura Trotta Podcast
Eucalyptus essential oil is a natural, effective and economical way to clean your home. In part three of the Spring Cleaning Series I share many applications for cleaning with essential oil.
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[144] How to Clean with White Vinegar
Eco Chat with Laura Trotta Podcast
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[143] How To Remove Mould Naturally
Eco Chat with Laura Trotta Podcast
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[142] Why are Councils Declaring a Climate Emergency?
Eco Chat with Laura Trotta Podcast
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[141] How to Enjoy a Sustainable Cup of Tea
Eco Chat with Laura Trotta Podcast
I’m a tea drinker and enjoy a wide variety of herbal teas throughout the day. In fact, I often joke that there’s a tea to match my every mood!
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[140] How to Save Water in Your Bathroom
Eco Chat with Laura Trotta Podcast
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[139] How To Save The Whole Stinkin Planet with Lee Constable
Eco Chat with Laura Trotta Podcast
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[138] How I Stay Optimistic when Experiencing Environmental Anxiety
Eco Chat with Laura Trotta Podcast
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[137] Plastic Free Shampoo Options
Eco Chat with Laura Trotta Podcast
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info_outlineWhat is the most sustainable Christmas Tree? A real, living Christmas Tree or a reusable plastic Christmas Tree?
To help answer this question I’m chatting with Steve Roberts from Adelaide Hills Christmas Trees. In this episode you'll learn:
- Where a real Christmas Tree is more sustainable than a plastic variety
- How long it takes a pine tree to grow into a suitably-sized Christmas Tree
- What happens to all the Christmas Trees after Christmas
- Best tips for keeping your real Christmas tree looking fresh
- How to grow your own real Christmas Tree
- Other options for Christmas Trees (eg. homemade recyclable trees)
Additional Resources
- Click HERE for some inspiration on homemade Christmas Trees from recyclable materials
- Click HERE to download your FREE Seasons Greenings eGuide to help you have a cleaner, greener Christmas without being a party pooper!
- Click HERE to order your real Christmas Tree from Adelaide Hills Christmas Trees (Adelaide and surrounds residents only)
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