Approximately 30-35 million (million!) living Fir trees are cut down in the US alone every year. Talk about unnecessary waste. These trees help the environment by converting CO2 into oxygen but when they are cut down, used for a few weeks, and tossed, they release large amounts of stored CO2 into the atmosphere and your home. Now we’re not saying don’t have a tree (it is Christmas) but try one of these more eco-friendly alternatives.
- A potted tree is a great way to keep your tree all year long. You can buy it already potted and keep it outside then move it indoors and decorate for the holiday.
- Make an artwork Christmas tree to hang on the wall. Draw the tree and decorate with real lights and ornaments.
- Get creative and head out into the woods to collect fallen pinecones, branches, and more to create your own DIY Christmas tree.
- If you’re crafty, make a stuffed tree out of fabric … like a pillow.
- Grow your own in a pot. You’ll have fun watching it grow over the years.
Written by Greenista Girl Brianne
Photo by I Like Trampolines
Tags: christmas, christmas tree, co2, potted plants
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