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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Environment
GrrlScientist

Christmas tree rocketry: The art and science of holiday recycling

Well, Christmas is over and now you're confronted with that familiar "elephant in the front room" problem, or should I instead refer to it as "the needle-shedding tree in the front room" problem? Anyway, it is a problem. Some cities, such as New York, are quite progressive and have a free curb-side tree recycle program, but other cities do not. But never fear, there are other things that can be done with that tree languishing in your house. One suggestion is explored in this video. All you need is duct tape, a car battery, a bunch of wires and roach clips* -- and 32 large rocket engines!

OH! and several fire extinguishers:

Visit RocketChristmasTree's YouTube channel [video link].

* alligator clip

NOTE to kids: if you are shorter than your Christmas tree, you must find supervision from someone who is of legal drinking age, but who is sober.

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