Creating a "Green" Holiday Tree
Eco-Friendly Alternatives For Your Holiday Tree This is the season to decorate a holiday tree and bring some festive cheer into your home. Decorating can be both fun and eco-friendly, just remember the following tips and tricks to prepare any home for this holiday season: 1) Artificial vs. Real : When purchasing a holiday tree it is important to know that artificial trees are actually very dangerous for the environment. Artificial trees are often made from a type of plastic. Oftentimes, artificial trees are made from polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and other chemicals, and as such are non-recyclable and eventually just become cumbersome waste. Real trees produce oxygen and rid toxins from the air. Another option would be an organic tree. 2) Alternative Trees : This year, alternative holiday trees are all the rage. People can make trees of recyclable materials or even supplies found around the house. Try a tree made out of coffee filters, shredded...