What Happens To Unsold Christmas Trees?

Every year, Christmas tree lots are filled with perfectly good trees just waiting to be taken home and decorated. But what happens when those trees don't get sold? Do they all end up in the landfill or are there other uses for them? Let’s take a look at some of the ways that unsold Christmas trees can find new homes. 

• Real Christmas trees: These are trees that are grown specifically for use as Christmas trees. They are typically harvested from tree farms and are available for purchase at tree lots or retail stores. Some popular types of real Christmas trees include Fraser fir, Douglas fir, and Noble fir.
• Artificial Christmas trees: These are trees that are made from a variety of materials, including plastic, metal, and fabric. They are designed to look like real Christmas trees and are often more convenient and easier to maintain than real trees.
• Pre-lit Christmas trees: These are artificial Christmas trees that come with pre-installed Christmas lights. This can save time and effort when decorating the tree.
• Flocked Christmas trees: These are artificial or real Christmas trees that have been sprayed with a special coating to give them a snowy appearance.
• Pink Christmas trees: These are Christmas trees that are dyed or decorated in shades of pink, often to support breast cancer awareness.
• Charlie Brown Christmas trees: These are small, sparse Christmas trees that are often depicted in the popular Peanuts holiday special "A Charlie Brown Christmas." They are often used as a humorous or nostalgically decorative option.
  

For many people, one of the best uses for an unsold Christmas tree is firewood. The wood from these trees is often dense and slow-burning, making it perfect for use in fireplaces or wood stoves. While this may not be a viable option for everyone, it's worth considering if you have access to a fireplace or wood stove and want to put your unsold tree to good use. 

There are several charities that collect unsold Christmas trees each year and distribute them to families in need. These organizations typically provide free trees to those who would otherwise be unable to afford them during the holiday season. This is a great way to ensure that your unsold tree finds a loving home and brings joy to someone else during the holidays. 

It's easy to forget about all of those unsold Christmas trees when we pack away our decorations after the holidays are over—but it's important not to! With some creative thinking, there are plenty of ways that you can put your unused tree to good use while helping others in need or reducing waste at the same time.

So next year when you're picking out your perfect tree, consider what will happen if it doesn't get sold right away—and think about how you can make sure that it ends up somewhere where it will make a difference!