5 ECO-FRIENDLY ALTERNATIVES TO THROWING OUT YOUR CHRISTMAS TREE
Rather than adding your Christmas tree to landfill, consider these 5 Eco-friendly Alternatives To Throwing Out Your Christmas Tree.
You may be asking… Why bother? If disposed of in the garbage and brought to the city dump, these trees produce methane gas as they decompose or are incinerated contributing to global warming. Read on to find your favorite eco-friendly alternatives to throwing out a Christmas tree!
CREATE ORNAMENTS
Ornaments aren’t only for the tree!
Cut sections .5-1” thick to create “discs”. Sand each section with heavy grit sandpaper. Do not sand the bark on the edges.
Make ornaments using craft paints and add traditional Christmas messages or motivational sayings, sports teams, etc. Or, decoupage photos and decorate your home and office all year long. These also make excellent gifts and gift tags!
CUT SANTA LOGS
Let your tree dry out in a covered spot or inside before cutting.
Cut off the branches and straight cut the trunk into varying height logs.
The other end should be cut at a 45-degree angle for the face. Then, paint with non toxic, eco-friendly paints such as milk paint. The noses can also be made from flesh-colored pompoms for more dimension.
Group together and tie with a ribbon or line a mantel or floor with these happy santas.
INSULATE GARDEN PERENNIALS
Your old Christmas tree can help save the lives of the other plants in your garden.
Cut off boughs and lay them over perennial beds to protect them from snow, wind, and frost. As the needles fall off, they become a natural mulch and help the soil retain moisture.
MAKE CANDLE HOLDERS
So many uses for the wood slices/discs of the tree trunk! Nothing has to go to waste.
Cut to desired size and drill holes to fit candlestick or tealights.
RECYCLE ENTIRE TREE
Curbside recycling pickup may be an option in your area, although there are often requirements, such as for the tree size and decoration removal.
Returning your tree to the seller (large tree farms and big box retailers such as Home Depot) or taking it to a recycling center is another great option, especially if your community does not pick up trees. Check to see if your county has drop-off locations or use Earth911’s Recycling Directory to find treecycling programs in your area.
Do you have other alternatives to throwing out your Christmas tree after the holidays? Please share your thoughts by commenting below!
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