Just a day to go and you will hear the Christmas bells. People around the world have decorated their houses and decided the lavish meals. The most symbolic item of this big day is of course the Christmas tree. Since the world is going green so is our Christmas tree. Here are 12 eco-friendly Christmas trees to brighten celebration this Christmas.
1. Christmas tree from the DesignPack Gallery:
christmas tree from the designpack gallery
Created during a green event that was held to inform people on the way to recycle plastic bottles, this beautiful Christmas tree by the DesignPack Gallery has won a lot of appreciation. Exhibited in Paris, the entire installation needs only 3 546W to shine. In addition to this public event, the DesignPack Gallery also sells a cardboard structure to make one at home, collecting your own bottles.
2. Recycled water bottle Christmas tree:
After the terrifying forest fire that recently broke out in Israel claiming nearly 43 lives and numerous trees, its better not to axe down those already devastated trees for Christmas and look for other eco-friendly alternatives. Israeli designer Hadas Itzcovitch has done just that. She has created 38 feet high Christmas tree using as many as 5,480 recycled bottles. Adding to its green credentials are the LED-certified lights that illuminate it with green glow.
3. Recycled bike Christmas tree:
recycled bike christmas tree
Last Christmas Bermondsey Square in London saw a unique Christmas tree made from 35 recycled bicycles, and this year Sydney takes the concept to a new level by creating it using 100 recycled bicycles. Christened the “Tree-Cycle,” this Christmas tree is made from old bikes donated by a local recycling company. The bikes spray-painted in tree green color give the original tree-like feel, while the multi-colored tires appear like holiday lights.
4. Shopping cart Christmas Tree:
shopping cart christmas tree
We are so use to seeing the shopping carts nearly everyday that we its beauty and charm has become completely invisible to us. To honor its splendor, designer Anthony Schmitt has collected shopping carts and transformed them into an exquisite Christmas tree to make this Christmas really special.
5. Striking Christmas tree made from recycled materials
christmas tree made from recycled materials
Created by American artist and architect Kyle Martin, this Xmas tree is made entirely from recycled materials worth only $50. This amazing Christmas tree has given new life to waste materials like recycled polyester strapping (PET), glue and plywood.
6. PossibiliTree:
possibilitree
Coming from the house of PossibiliTree, these stunning trees coming in 3 or 6 ft sizes are made by skilled woodworkers in the United States. Compact, light-weight, portable, easy to assemble and easy to store, these architect-designed trees are available in tabletop and suspended models. These unusual pieces of art function as a natural alternative to live or artificial Christmas tree.
7. Recycled plastic spoon Christmas tree
A team of students from Transworld University have breathed new life into plastic spoons by converting them into a beautiful Christmas tree. The six Taiwanese students used as many as 80,000 spoons to create their 12-meter high tree.
8. Cardboard Christmas tree:
cardboard christmas tree
This incredible Christmas tree is made from recycled cardboard. Available in 1 ft size and two colors (kraft and white) comes with 50 cardboard ornaments to dazzle your world.
9. Totem Xmas Tree:
totem xmas tree
This unusual Christmas tree made from recycled cardboard comes packed in a box. All you have to do is take the parts and put them in place to built your own eco-frindly tree. It also includes an angel, a deer, peace doves, candles and decorations, and is topped with a star.
10. Metal tree:
metal christmas tree
The Metal Christmas tree seen during the Stratford Christmas Tree Lighting Festival is one spectacular piece that exhibits both sustainability and art. The 25-foot tree sculpted by Christoper Curnan of Ridgefield, is made of recycled oil drums and other recycled materials.
11. Glass Christmas tree:
glass christmas tree
This elegant and icy creation is just perfect to fit into any décor. This dazzling tree is handmade by renowned glass artists at Panache glass and Kasian team. Steams having different sizes and shaped have come together to create this innovative and sparkling tree. To beautify it further, sparkling silver ornaments cover it.
12. Recycled solar-powered tree:
recycled solar powered tree
Erected as part of Albay province’s “Green Christmas Initiative,” an effort to continue its environmental protection campaign throughout the holiday season, this 18 meters tall Christmas tree is made using used fuel drums, which have been painted green. Located in the Philippines, this amazing tree is illuminate solar-powered LED lights.
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