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The idea is a good one, in theory: You buy one plastic Christmas tree for life, and never again will an evergreen be chopped down in your name. And yet plastic trees - especially in the low-price segment - only have a lifespan of a few years before they start to look old and are thrown away. While they don't shed needles and aren't a problem for people with allergies, plastic pines do appear to be losing their image as the more environmentally friendly choice. Recent research in the UK has shown that Gen Z respondents and Millennials are more likely to select a real fir tree than their older G......

When you're cutting meat and fish, it's essential to use a surface that you can thoroughly clean afterwards. When it comes to kitchen hygiene, bear in mind that it's best to have a chopping board that can stand cleaning at high temperatures. A plastic chopping board can be put in the dishwasher, for example, which is an advantage over boards made from wood that can't stand hot water temperatures in the longer term, says a German expert forum. Pick a plastic board for preparing meat or fish, and replace any older wooden boards as bacteria may be flourishing in some of the cracks and pores. Germ......