Here are six ways to recycle artificial Christmas trees and put them to good use.Repurpose your old tree by turning it into wreaths, garlands, and other arrangements. ... Make classy dinner table accents. ... Create charming gift toppers. ... Decorate a mini-Christmas village or a kid's playhouse. ... Keep it up all year round.More items...•Dec 23, 2020
We recommend spreading Christmas cheer by donating your artificial tree (as long as it's still in good shape). Many nonprofits, such as thrift stores and Goodwill retail stores, will gladly take your artificial tree off of your hands.Dec 19, 2019
In the U.S., around 10 million artificial trees are purchased each season. Nearly 90 percent of them are shipped across the world from China, resulting in an increase of carbon emissions and resources. And because of the material they are made of, most artificial trees are not recyclable and end up in local landfills.Dec 2, 2019
Donate your artificial tree: National charities like the Goodwill and the Salvation Army will usually take an artificial tree that is in good shape, Harman says.Dec 31, 2018
PVC plasticToday, most artificial Christmas trees are made from PVC plastic. PVC trees are fire-retardant but not fire-resistant.
Artificial tree, after production From the retailer, the customer takes the artificial Christmas tree home in a passenger vehicle. When the artificial tree's life is over, it is taken to a landfill where it takes 500+ years to decompose.Dec 12, 2019
Another benefit of artificial Christmas trees is that you can use them for years. Warner said most artificial trees last an average of 10 years, while some can be used for 20 years or more. Because of this, it's important to think about what kind of Christmas tree you want in the long run while you're shopping.Nov 19, 2021
Most fake Christmas trees are made from PVC, which is the most toxic type of plastic. PVC contains chlorine. Chlorine creates byproducts called dioxins and furans—two chemicals that can be extremely toxic.Dec 29, 2021