December 26th's Tip
Christmas Tree Recycling: Recycling fresh trees after Christmas can make a huge difference in reducing holiday waste. Instead of taking up space in the landfill, trees can be ground into wood chips, which can be used to mulch gardens or parks, used for beachfront erosion prevention, lake and river shoreline stabilization, fish habitats, and river delta sedimentation management. Search Earth911 for local centers that accept trees for recycling.
If there is no program in your area, consider starting one. For more information, visit Earth911's How to Start A Christmas Tree Recycling Program.
If tree recycling is not currently offered in your area, learn how to create a program by reading the Earth911 Guide to Starting a Christmas Tree Recycling Program.
For recycling your tree at home, consider creating beautiful wreaths out of the branches, or create fragrant sachets with the tree's pine needles. If you have the capability, you can turn your tree into mulch for your own compost pile. The mulch can also be used in your garden in the spring to help control the growth of weeds and prevent water loss.
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December 26th, 2008 at 2:03 pm
We have a very large yard and my old Christmas tree from last year is still festering in a far corner because I hate throwing them away. This is a great post, I will see if we can recycle our tree. Excellent idea!
December 26th, 2008 at 3:04 pm
Yet another great idea. Luckily a program similar to this is available where I live.
December 28th, 2008 at 3:58 am
A very nice idea, Stefanie and I'm sure many will follow this useful tip...
December 29th, 2008 at 5:01 am
Thanks for the tip. Christmas tree recycling is very important, but unfortunately many are overlooking that issue asap Holiday ends.
December 29th, 2008 at 2:28 pm
Great idea. But I recycle my tree by throwing it back into the box I got it in xD
December 29th, 2008 at 8:13 pm
Really good tip.
Tomorrow I will plant 3 trees.
December 30th, 2008 at 3:40 am
well,All that's really required To play a safe Christmas Is listed here,just plant more Trees.
Planting more Trees Benefit's You me and guess what even Santa.
April 16th, 2009 at 1:28 pm
Good tip. Most residents wouldn't consider using mulch. But it is a good way to protect your plants from over drying and it's also good to use it during winter time to regulate the plant's temperature.