10 Creative Ways to Recycle Your Christmas Tree

Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree

Nothing beats a real Christmas tree, and whether your tastes run to wild and wacky decorative ideas, or your ornaments hold a host of precious memories, according to the National Christmas Tree Association, a real tree is the environmentally-friendly choice.

Doug Hundley of the NCTA explains why: “Real trees are not a liability to the environment—they’re actually beneficial. They’re not harvested out of the forests but grown as an agricultural crop on plantations.” And real trees can also be reused or recycled, giving the environment a double benefit.

There are many ways to recycle your tree once you’re done with it. Most areas have a curb recycling scheme, or you can take it to a drop-off center yourself—just remove the tinsel, lights, and decorations before you go!.

But if you’d like to branch out with your Christmas tree recycling ideas, here are 10 imaginative alternatives.

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