We all want to know what the most environmentally friendly option is for choosing a Christmas tree. The answer depends on what you already have at home.
Real Christmas trees are often a better environmental option than buying a new artificial Christmas tree.
If you only want a tree for the Christmas season, you may even be able to rent and return a potted tree. It may be worth checking your local garden centre to see if they offer this option, as well as researching any other local services.
If you decide to buy a real Christmas tree, you can reduce your environmental impact by buying locally-sourced trees - make sure to quiz the supplier! Once you're done with it, the best option is to either compost or recycle your tree - find out how here!
Many of us already have artificial Christmas trees tucked away at home somewhere. Although they are often made of plastic and other materials that cannot be recycled, these artificial trees can be used for a long time. If you already have an artificial Christmas tree at home, the best thing you can do is make good use of it over the festive season. The longer you keep reusing it, the better. There is no need to buy a new tree, real or artificial, if you already have one at home.
If you no longer want your artificial Christmas tree, remember to use local reuse groups or Freegle to rehome your tree - you can also use Freegle to find a pre-loved tree to replace it! Keeping products in use saves them from potentially ending up in landfill.
Find everything you need to know this Christmas.