Tired of the old artificial tree vs. real tree debate [1]? 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 [2]’s Christmas Light Recycling program [3] 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 [4]. 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 [5]. Organized by Amy Gates, a.k.a. the Crunchy Domestic Goddess [6], The No Plastic Holiday Challenge [7] 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 [8]