A beautiful real Christmas tree in your home is part of the holiday season for many people. Cosy, atmospheric and full of lights. But did you know that there are other ways to put your home in the Christmas spirit - without cutting down trees?
Traditional Christmas trees usually come from conifers. These trees take many years to grow and are often discarded after only a few weeks of use. Millions of trees are cut down for them every year worldwide, while trees are desperately needed in the fight against climate change. Also, transporting such a tree from the shop or grower to your home causes additional emissions of harmful gases. More sustainable alternatives can help reduce the environmental impact of Christmas trees.
An artificial tree that lasts for years
Artificial Christmas trees come in all shapes and sizes. Choose a sturdy tree of good quality so that you can enjoy it for years. Even better is a second-hand artificial tree. Every year, artificial Christmas trees are handed in at thrift shops in our region. These can usually be viewed and bought from mid-November onwards.
Wooden Christmas tree
More and more people are opting for a wooden Christmas tree. It is reusable, can be adapted to your wishes and lasts for years. So you have a sustainable and attractive tree in your home.
Christmas atmosphere on the wall
Little space or fancy something new? Create a tree on the wall with branches, string or a garland of lights. Or hang a pretty tapestry or sticker in the shape of a Christmas tree. Just as cosy - durable and completely needle-free.
Rent or adopt a tree
In more and more places, you can rent or adopt a Christmas tree. After the holidays, you return the tree so that it can be replanted. This way, you enjoy the same tree every year, without having to cut down new trees.
Still prefer a real tree?
Then choose a potted, rootballed tree and give it plenty of water. That way, you can plant it in the garden after the holidays and use it again next year.
Don't have a garden? Waardlanden takes care of the collection of real Christmas trees, with and without root ball. You will soon find more information on this website. Hand in the tree at a collection point or environmental street. Christmas trees are not waste and are recycled into compost and green gas. They are also shredded into ground cover in stables.
Together through the seasons
With a few conscious choices, you will also bring cosiness into your home this year - in a sustainable way. This is how we go through the seasons together, step by step towards a waste-free future.
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