How To Make An Eco-Friendly Holiday Tree

Everyone loves the holidays! Good friends, good food and festive decorations. But a lot of those decorations eventually end up in a landfill -- outliving us and our great great great grandchildren. So I made my first green tree out of newspaper. Hope you can too!

Step 1 Supplies

You'll need 3-4 issues of your local paper. I used ones that open up like a book. A pair of scissors, masking tape and a tall lamp. This one is a cheap one from Ikea that we already had in our living room.

Comments

[my 9 lives]

I haven't bought a x-mas tree for years. This year I think we will have one thanks to you:)

[appmobile]

Thanks you! 

[Goislesgo]

 I wouldn't put Christmas lights on that, or you might be recreating the scene from Christmas Vacation!  XD

[C_love_J]

Awesome Tree!! Looks cool & easy to recycle! Would love for this tree to win!! :)

[beepbeepboopboopbopbop]

Best tree ever!

[katmckee]

I love your Christmas / HOliday postcard and project!!

[bonnibel]

Thanks!

[tankguy]

Very cool , does it look cool if you turn the lamp on?

[bonnibel]

Good question! I figured other people might be curious, so I've added a photo on step five. I think it looks pretty cool :)

[rimar2000]

bonnibel, can you make a nice tree with this method?

[bonnibel]

Yes. Actually, depending on how you define nice. I define nice by the love you put into it and if it brings a smile to the faces of friends and family. By that definition, I think this is a very nice tree.

[rimar2000]

Very good response, bonnibel.

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[thepelton]

If you want to add lights, try LED lights.  They don't emit a noticeable amount of heat, and don't use as much power as standard old filament bulbs.

[bonnibel]

Thanks! I'll keep that in mind.

[thematthatter]

what happens when someone plugs in the lamp, will it catch on fire?

[bonnibel]

I think it depends on your lamp. It actually looks great without turning on the lamp. I've turned mine on a couple of times and no fires. It could have something to do with the style of my lamp and that two of the three light bulbs are out :) I would recommend that people use their best judgment for safety.