Recycling Your Christmas Tree

As part of your “Green Christmas” this year, make sure you are recycling your tree after the holiday. The first step is to remove everything from your tree including tinsel and any ornaments or plastic. Here are a couple suggestions for what you can do!

–If you have a backyard, you can put the tree outside and make a nice little habitat for wildlife and shelter for birds. You can even add little treats!

–Christmas trees make great mulch for gardens and flower beds.

–Call your local recycling center to see if they have a seasonal Christmas tree recycling program. Many cities and towns turn the trees into mulch for use at parks and around trees in the spring.

–If your town doesn’t offer a tree recycling program, try organizing a collection yourself! Here are some tips from Earth 911

If you have any other creative ideas please share them with everyone in the comments section! More green Christmas ideas to come….