Today’s Tip from The Green Year: 365 Small Things You Can Do to Make a Big Difference: Buy a Cut Christmas Tree.
“Nearly all cut Christmas trees were grown on a tree farms, which means their stock is replenished yearly and forests aren’t depleted. Cut trees are a much greener choice than artificial trees, which are made with petroleum-based materias and often shipped thousands of miles before they reach your living room.
Unlike artificial trees, which eventually end up in the landfill, cut tress can be recycled after the holidays.
See all of the other tips in our Go Green series.