A one-day phone campaign is underway today to try to get big retailers to stop selling mulch made from cypress trees.

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If you would like to make a difference today, drop into this website and dial one or all three of the toll free numbers shown there. I was a little hesitant, you know, talking to a real person and all that but it turned out to be a nice experience. So, have some balls and make some calls. The operators are polite and pleasant and I have a feeling this might actually make a difference.

For a more balanced view of the situation check out this video.

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