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Why real Christmas trees are more eco-friendly than plastic ones

29 Nov 2018 by Penny Stephens

Why real Christmas trees are better than fake ones This article first appeared in our monthly newsletter The Gazette. Sign up here and never again miss your monthly dose of good stuff.

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