The holiday season kicks in and people are getting ready to celebrate Christmas.

The carbon footprint of commercial Christmas tree farming, harvesting, distribution and disposal is astronomical.

But this year, try something else by using recycled Christmas trees and up-cycled Christmas trees for our festive inspiration. This will not only reduce your carbon footprint but also bring out the true spirit of Christmas.

Here are some cool ideas to get you thinking.

Recycled egg carton Christmas tree recycled plastic bottle Christmas tree

Recycled Sprite plastic bottle Christmas tree Close up

13-meters tall and made from nearly 40,000 recycled green bottles and zip ties.

Recycled Sprite plastic bottle Christmas tree Recycled Sprite plastic bottle Christmas tree Recycled from Vinyl Bags, Glass and Plastic Bottles Christmas Tree Upcycled chair Christmas tree Water Plastic Containers Christmas Tree Christmas tree made with Mountain Dew aluminum cans Christmas Tree From Beer Glass Bottles Recycled newspaper Christmas tree Hub Cap Christmas Tree Bicycle Christmas Tree

100 bikes that were on there way to be recycled take a pose as a Christmas tree before their ultimate destined meltdown. The frames were painted green, the wheels multi colors. The top of the tree is comprised of front forks and tires.

Hubcap Yard Art Tree

(Thanks to Jim Hat for sharing this video)

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