christmas trees

You've probably heard about the real vs. fake debate, but those aren't the only games in town. Here's a guide to your options, according to green.

Hang some recorded history on your tree with these ornaments cut out of recycled 45 records. The yellow center disks pop in and out just like they do in the iconic vinyl originals. Complete with adapter and ball chain, the ornaments arrive in a set of three.

When buying a Christmas tree this year, you may want to consider the environmental impact of your tree. It’s often difficult to balance tradition with green morality - and Christmas trees are definitely ...

Ah, Christmas. ‘Tis the perfect season to be merry, bright and…green. But it’s not always easy telling your rosy-cheeked in-laws or your office colleagues, their hands brimming with beautiful, glossy (yet unsustainable) paper-wrapped gifts, on why you opted to give them local wine wrapped in a burlap sack (”oh, but it’s chic and reusable”).

How to go green with your Christmas tree! Buy from a local, organic and/or family-run tree farm; use a potted tree than can be maintained year-round; or chop from a responsible tree farmer. When the season is over, recycle your tree for wood chips or use it to prevent soil and dune erosion. Check with your city first to make sure the latter is ok.

Search 'real vs fake tree' on the Internet and you'll quickly see this is a long-standing debate with no clear-cut outcome. Green Promise has compiled the data for you to make your green Christmas choice.