Every year, over seven million Christmas trees are thrown away and left to rot in rubbish dumps. These trees could instead be absorbing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and assisting in preventing global warming. In an effort to reduce waste during the festive season, Catherine Loveless and Jonathan Mearns founded London Christmas Tree Rental. Their initiative enables people to buy a living tree over Christmas and return it when the season is over, allowing the tree to continue growing throughout the year. They’re pioneering an alternative way to celebrate tradition while being environmentally friendly. Visit londonchristmastreerental.com to learn more about their mission. Footage by London Christmas Tree Rental was used in the creation of this film.
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