So thanks again to Siel at LA Green Girl blog for this info. I read this article and I thought that this is an idea whose time has come. Why go out and buy a tree, when you can just rent one? I was talking with one of my friends the other day and they were talking about the chore of cutting down their own tree. They love the fresh tree, they like picking it out in the wild, and they like how much longer it lasts. What they don’t like is cutting it down, cleaning up needles, and recycling it after the holidays. They also said that half the time they pick the day to cut down their tree, they get a bout of rain and have to trudge through the mud and lay in wet grass to get their selection. Too bad we don’t have a company like The Living Christmas Company.
The Living Christmas Co lets you choose a tree from their stock and have it delivered right to your front door-no fuss, no muss. Because it is a living tree, it continues to freshen the air in your home, drops less needles and only needs a little watering. After the holidays, they come and pick up the tree and return it to th nursery for renting again the next year. This is truly eco friendly. Really love the tree you get? Reserve it for next year, and you can have the same tree every year and watch it grow! For Angelenos, this is a great way to celebrate the holiday. And considering what trees are costing these days, it might be even cheaper than buying one!
Once you have your tree, you can also decorate it with great ornaments:
We’ve searched long and hard to find Christmas ornaments and decorations to offer our customers. Our Eco-Holiday Store completes our vision for celebrating a truly Living Christmas. All of our products are either Fair Trade, Locally Made, or made Eco-logically Sensitive. Each product has a story to tell. We hope that you enjoy giving gifts that give twice!
They also sell recycled tissue and wrap, stocking stuffers, and LED lights. Remember those large bulbs of our youth that were a fire waiting to happen? Now there is an LED version that meets todays lifestyle! Consider picking up some of their items to make your holidays “greener,” but renting a tree is limited to LA.
