Tired of the old artificial tree vs. real tree debate? Or the reuse the old lights vs. send them to the landfill to make room for LEDs debate? Then...
>> Recycle your old, energy-hogging holiday lights — and get a coupon for 15% off new lights! HolidayLEDs.com’s Christmas Light Recycling program gives you an eco-nomical incentive to recycle. Just remember to ship your old lights as greenly as possible — and to include your email address in your package so HolidayLEDs.com can email you that 15% off coupon without killing trees.
>> Get a Cardboard Christmas Tree.
Made of recycled corrugated cardboard, this tree stands 3 feet tall
when assembled — and can be painted and decorated either with the
assortment of cardboard ornaments that arrive with the tree, or with
your own decorations. Cost: $19.95.
>>> Take action by signing up for the No Plastic Holiday Challenge. Organized by Amy Gates, a.k.a. the Crunchy Domestic Goddess, The No Plastic Holiday Challenge is simple: Try to de-plastic your holidays. Start now, and we’ll let slide the little bit of plastic used in the LED string lights.
Image via thecardboardtree.com
Seriously, what is better than a tree you can eat? Even if you don't have a green thumb, and the tree doesn't last long, you'll have plenty of rosemary for roasts, flavouring oils...ours was $11 at the farmer's market (3' tall including container).
It looks like an evergreen (same family), is alive, smells good, and isn't something you have to recycle curbside. It's a live, yummy tree.