"'Tis the season to start looking for the perfect Christmas tree to light up your home for the holidays. Today, most people consider live trees to be a greener option than artificial trees, which are often manufactured with polyvinyl chloride (PVC), a non-biodegradable, petroleum-derived plastic. But before you and the family venture out to the nearest Christmas tree farm to chop down a live tree, consider these more sustainable options."
"Make your own "tree" from gathered natural objects. Ask your friends for pruned branches from their Christmas tree, gather fallen branches, driftwood, pine cones, holly branches, and the like. Decorations could include bulbs, home-made ornaments, popcorn and cranberry garland, leftover ribbon, sparkle lights, and more (or less!) to make your own natural Christmas tree/bouquet. Or, if you're feeling really ambitious, check out these DIY Christmas tree ideas from BoredPanda."
Choose sustainable alternatives to cut Christmas trees such as renting live trees from nurseries that care for them between seasons, or purchasing trees that can be planted outdoors after the holidays. Decorate existing outdoor plants or shrubs to enjoy a living display year-round. Create a homemade tree from gathered natural objects like pruned branches, driftwood, pine cones, and home-made ornaments. Keep potted evergreens or living rosemary topiaries for reuse each year. Build reusable branch, ladder, or shelf trees as long-lasting alternatives. If a cut tree is used, recycle it for mulch, erosion control, or wildlife habitat restoration.
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