As you plan your festive decor this year, consider these cheery facts:One acre of Christmas trees produces enough daily oxygen for 18 people. For interior designer Celia Alida Rutte, “the big thing is waste.” Rutte, promotes environmental awareness in her business, Design for Conscious Living. That’s right in Lynn Stuart’s wheelhouse, as a member of the Grose family, who own and operate the 72-year-old Vivian Plantation tree farm in Stouffville. Sign Up Now“Using a real Christmas tree means it will never end up in the landfill,” says Sue Baker, vice-president of merchandising and marketing. Repurpose a Christmas tree after the holidays by hanging it with suet, seed balls, nuts and berries for the birds.

Source: thestar December 05, 2019 12:56 UTC