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General Discussion => This 'n' That => Topic started by: CLKD on November 19, 2021, 07:38:00 AM

Title: Being green at C.mas
Post by: CLKD on November 19, 2021, 07:38:00 AM

We have had our tree for over 20 years, in the loft dressed; ready to be pulled down through the hatch.

So may I offset my carbon footprint when I switch on my outdoors lights against the above ? 

Title: Re: Being green at C.mas
Post by: C.C. on November 20, 2021, 02:11:13 PM

Do you have LED lights for your tree? They use much less power and last longer than incandescent bulbs. 

Title: Re: Being green at C.mas
Post by: CLKD on November 20, 2021, 02:39:46 PM

Our indoor tree has lights that are years old.  Plugged into the electric.  The ones round the trees are plugged in, can't be certain which bulbs they have on.  I think that they are OK.  They remain outside all year round, switched on any time now ;-)

I can see adverts for decorations on UK TV now - I wonder how much of that will be thrown at New Year, I amazes me the stuff that goes into landfill  >:( etc. when I take rubbish to the tip.  I want to jump out of the car and grab stuff  ;D

Title: Re: Being green at C.mas
Post by: littleminnie on November 21, 2021, 09:26:29 AM

We have just bought some LED lights.  Love them.

Title: Re: Being green at C.mas
Post by: Pennyfarthing on November 21, 2021, 10:26:05 AM

My tree is now several years old, easily 10.  It has built in tiny fibre optic lights which change colour and is absolutely lovely.