Christmas doesn’t last forever. Despite our best efforts, we know that our joyous holiday memories will last a lot longer than the holidays themselves.
So, eventually, you would have to take down all of your indoor and outdoor decorations.
As for the decorations and ornaments, they all go on an eleven-month break. But what happens to the trees? No, they shouldn’t just be thrown away! There are numerous ways you can reuse your Christmas trees even after the holidays.
The following are some eco-friendly tips on what to do with your real and artificial trees after Christmas:
Real Christmas trees
Many cities have arrangements that allow residents to recycle their Christmas trees quite easily. Visit the web to find out about recycling programs near you.
You can chop trees into chips and use them for landscaping or for other purposes. Your tree can also be used in a natural habitat to preserve the environment. Fish sanctuaries and stream revitalization projects generally benefit greatly from trees.
One of the most popular DIY reuse of trees is creating a birdfeeder. Attach grains, millets, orange slices and other birds’ delicacies to the branches of the tree.
You can also decide to start a compost pile with your tree.
Artificial Christmas trees
Artificial trees are known for their durability. They can last between seven and ten years in most cases. So, be sure to store trees correctly and re-use them. Repeat the process until the trees lose their shape. This way you can prevent the overcrowded disposal of trees for a couple of years.
Alternatively, you can sell your tree to an interested buyer. You can also donate it to a charity if you prefer a more humane approach.
Ensure that all ornaments and lights are removed from your trees before repurposing them.