Do You Want to Know How to Recycle a Christmas Tree? Here You Go!
Cartwright Tree Care is conscientious about our environmental footprint. This brings us to encourage you to recycle your Christmas tree this year! What? Recycle it? How can I reuse a Christmas Tree? Isn't recycling for things like plastics? Well, yes, rudimentary recycling is. But, you can also recycle your Christmas trees. How? We're going to get to that.
Before we dive into some specific methods that you can use to recycle a Christmas tree, we invite you to consider this. According to Earth 911, about 93% of trees are recycled through the four thousand available recycling programs. What's more? Because people can find a use for the trees after they're done being displayed for the holidays, a lot of experts actually argue that they're more environmentally friendly than plastic trees. So, let's get to it, friends.
What are some uses for your tree? Well, there are quite a few, actually. Many people overlook some relatively apparent uses. Don't get us wrong. It makes sense that they wouldn't think about how to recycle a Christmas Tree. That's why Cartwright Tree Care wants to share some ideas with our tree-friendly blog readers and customers.
How to Use Your Christmas Tree
- You could turn it into a bird-feeder! By putting bird-friendly treats on the tree, you'll attract a few different types of birds. Along with coming for the food, they're likely to stick around for the shelter for some time.
- Saw the trunk into logs and use them to burn in your fireplace or fire pit. This one is pretty easy, eh? We agree.
- If your tree is alive come spring time, you can burn the branches and spread the ashes outside. By placing them in your garden, you're giving your plants rich vitamins and nutrients that will make the soil more fertile. You'll have a better yield of flowers and vegetables as a result.
What to Do Next?
Now that you've been given a few ideas about how to recycle a Christmas tree, share the list with your friends. This list is actually a pretty short one in comparison to all of the available hints and tips. So, feel free to do some research if you need to find another way that works for you. Ultimately, we hope that you will be thinking about how to turn your tree into another usable product!
