Want a Sustainable Christmas? Discover Expert Tips for an Eco-Friendly Festive Season

As families start preparing for the festive season, there’s a growing focus on making Christmas greener. How can we keep the magic of Christmas alive while caring for the planet? Pines and Needles, the celebrity-favourite Christmas tree brand, is here to show how it’s possible.

Real Christmas Trees Are More Sustainable

Real Christmas trees are more than decorations, they’re natural carbon absorbers, growing for around seven years while storing carbon and releasing oxygen. Unlike artificial trees, which use non-renewable materials, are shipped long distances, and cannot be recycled, real trees use less raw material and energy, produce lower CO₂ emissions, and are fully recyclable and biodegradable.

Pines and Needles sources British-grown trees from sustainable Scottish plantations, cutting transport emissions and supporting UK growers. Following BCTGA-inspired practices, they use sustainable seeds, minimise pesticides, nurture healthy trees with research-led methods, protect wildlife habitats, and harvest in winter to ensure freshness with minimal environmental impact.

“At Pines and Needles, we believe Christmas should be magical and sustainable,” says Veronika Kusak, E-commerce Director. “Choosing a real Christmas tree is one of the easiest ways to be more sustainable,  it’s better for your family, your home, and the planet.” Veronika adds.

Top Tips for a Sustainable Festive Season

• Purchase a Real Christmas Tree – Choose a tree that’s lower in raw material use, energy consumption, and CO₂ emissions, and fully recyclable.
  

• Choose Sustainable Decorations – Pick eco-friendly decorations made from natural materials like wood or paper. Pines and Needles’ Scandi-inspired sustainable range brings a stylish, low-impact touch to your home.
  

• Reuse and Refresh – Bring out ornaments from previous years to reduce waste, and complement them with new sustainable pieces to update your décor responsibly.
  

• Add Seasonal Foliage – Combine your decorations with fresh holly, pine, or mistletoe for a natural, festive look.

• Recycle Your Tree – Pines and Needles offers collection services across London, repurposing used trees into mulch, biofuel, or animal bedding.

With a few simple changes, you can enjoy a beautifully festive Christmas that’s kinder to your home, your family, and the environment.