Rent Christmas trees instead of buying them
Everyone is probably familiar with the mountains of Christmas trees that lie on the streets of Munich in January. If you think about it for a while, the idea of putting a real tree in your living room for such a short period of time just because it looks nice seems rather silly.
In total, around 30 million trees end up in the bin in Germany every year. We can all do something to reduce this number again this year: rent Christmas trees instead of buying them.
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We should keep sustainability in mind, especially during the most consumer-rich time of the year: Christmas. This starts with the choice of presents and ends with the Christmas tree. Because it doesn't have to end up as a dried-up heap of misery on the side of the road. To be sustainable, you can rent a fir tree. Tree nurseries and Christmas tree rental companies are committed to ensuring that they can live on after Christmas. With sufficient care at home, the trees can survive the time indoors and be used again next year.
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Christmas tree friends
The name says it all: The Christmas tree friends are also committed to living Nordmann and Fraser fir trees. You can rent potted Christmas trees via the website, which are delivered to and collected from your doorstep. Depending on the size, the trees cost between 70 and 105 euros and come in a red pot.
Christmas tree sale Thalkirchen & Christmas tree sale at Sax
At the Christmas tree sales in Thalkirchen and at Sax in the Glockenbachviertel, you can buy organic trees as well as conventional trees and rent live trees in pots. All trees are sourced from Werner Wesslau near Rosenheim. After Christmas, the rented tree is replanted in a small wooded area near Lake Tegernsee and can grow as tall as it likes.
Schwanenland nursery in Zorneding
In Zorneding near Ebersberg, you can choose a Christmas tree in a pot from the Schwanenland tree nursery every Saturday in Advent. If you don't have a car and live in the district of Ebersberg or in the east of Munich, the tree you want can also be sent to you. The trees cost between 48 and 70 euros. You will have to pay extra for the delivery and collection service. If you fall in love with a tree, you can reserve it for next year after returning it if you wish.
Tip: No matter which provider you choose, you always have the option of buying the tree and planting it yourself. Then nothing stands in the way of a merry Christmas with the most beautiful and sustainable tree! 🎄
Frequently asked questions about renting Christmas trees
1. which is more sustainable: renting a Christmas tree or buying an artificial tree?
A living rental Christmas tree is usually more environmentally friendly as it binds CO₂ and is reused. Artificial trees only perform better, if at all, after many years of use.
2. can I rent the same Christmas tree every year?
That depends on the provider. Some offer a "tree sponsorship" where you get the same tree every year, as long as it stays healthy.
3. are there also certified organic Christmas trees for rent?
Yes, some providers use organic farming methods and do not use pesticides or chemical fertilizers. When booking, look out for corresponding organic seals or sustainability certificates.
4. is a rented Christmas tree really more sustainable?
Yes, rental trees in pots stay alive after the festival and are replanted. This has significantly less impact on the environment than buying a felled tree.
5. will the rented Christmas tree be delivered and collected again?
Yes, most providers include delivery and collection after Christmas in the price. This makes the rental service particularly convenient, especially during the stressful Christmas period.
