Holiday cheer, with a conscience

It’s that time of year…the most wonderful time of year, of course! In many parts of the world, people are wrapping up by the fire, roasting chestnuts, preparing carols and maybe even doing some Christmas shopping (if they’re really organized, it’s already done of course). Some of you might be buying a Christmas tree to festoon with lights and ornaments and colorfully-wrapped presents.

So what’s more environmentally conscious – a real tree or a fake tree? It turns out most experts believe a real tree is the best choice because it means supporting Christmas tree farms, which are good for the environment and economy. Plus, real trees are biodegradable, unlike the plastic option.

If you’ve ever bought a pine tree, you know the one big disadvantage: there are pine needles everywere. Well, now there’s a green solution to the problem: a Swiss company has come up with something called the ”treedress.” It’s a special tree cover that takes you from the tree farm to your house and back out onto the curb for recycling. It’s made of 100% natural and sustainable products, and it keeps needles from getting all over your car, your house, or wherever else you might take your tree. There’s even a video demonstration of how the whole treedress process works. Not a bad idea to make Christmas a little bit easier and eco-friendlier…