During the corona winter of 2020, Christmas tree sellers noticed that the need for cosiness and lighting was even greater than in previous winters. Branch organization Association of Dutch Christmas Tree Sellers (VNK) recorded a record increase in turnover of 15 to 20 percent compared to the previous year.
That record could be broken this year, because sellers notice that people are bringing a tree into their home earlier than usual. Entire residential areas were already in the Christmas spirit at the end of November.
But how sustainable are all those Christmas trees? Ikea has decided to no longer stunt with Christmas trees for one euro this year. ‘We strive to ensure that a purchase at Ikea is always a responsible choice. Offering a Christmas tree for 1 euro does not fit in with that,” writes the Swedish housing giant.
One euro is of course not a fair price, but that Christmas trees are major environmental polluters is a misconception. The annual climate impact of a Christmas tree – both real and fake – is comparable to driving 25 kilometers in a petrol car, says Sanne Janssen of the Milieu Centraal information organization. If you want to take the environment into account, it is therefore a good idea to buy a tree nearby – because half an hour’s drive already emits more.
What should you pay attention to if you want to replant a Christmas tree in the garden?
– A small tree with a large root ball has the greatest chance of survival.
– A tree does not tolerate being planted directly from the warm living room in the winter outdoors. So let the tree acclimatize for a few days in a cool room.
– Plant the tree in a shallow pit, with two buckets of water.
– Also water the tree regularly in the garden.
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