Swedish authorities confirmed that under specific conditions, needles from Christmas trees can be consumed, following Belgium’s warning against eating them. The Belgian food safety authority cautioned that trees may have harmful chemicals. While Sweden aligns with Belgium’s stance, some local…
Starting today, January 8, the municipality of Thessaloniki begins its annual recycling program for natural Christmas trees. Following the holiday season, residents can call the municipal service at 15195 to schedule the collection of their trees. The initiative, organized by…
Belgium’s food safety agency issued a public health warning against consuming Christmas trees, following suggestions from Ghent’s city website to recycle the trees into food products. The agency emphasized that Christmas trees are not intended for the food chain and…
The Municipality of Thessaloniki has announced a special initiative for the collection and recycling of natural Christmas trees to protect the environment and optimize natural resources. Citizens are encouraged to contact the Municipality’s call center to arrange for tree pickup,…
In een natuurgebied in Brabant heeft boswachter Wim de Jong maar liefst honderd gedumpte kerstbomen aangetroffen, compleet met versiering. De Jong beschouwt deze actie als asociaal en benadrukt de kosten en de tijd die het kost om deze rommel op…
In Thessaloniki, Greece, approximately 6,000 Christmas trees are set to be recycled instead of ending up in landfills, thanks to an initiative by the Central Macedonia Solid Waste Management Agency (FDSA). The effort, endorsed by FDSA President Michalis Geranis, promotes…
After the holiday season, Christmas trees can be recycled in various ways including composting, creating mulch, or serving as animal feed. Many local municipalities have designated collection points for tree disposal. The Ministry of Agriculture notes that one ton of…
The conclusion of the ‘Euchodentra and Asteria’ initiative sees Christmas trees decorated by children finding a permanent home in the yards of schools in Ioannina. These trees, adorned with wishes and creativity, represent renewal and hope for students. This project,…
As the holiday season approaches, many ponder the sustainability of Christmas trees. The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) offers alternatives, suggesting that for maximum environmental benefits, one could forgo the tree entirely or opt for locally sourced, organic trees. Other options…
Municipalities in the Netherlands are exploring eco-friendlier options for Christmas trees, as traditional large trees often contribute to carbon emissions due to transportation. Some towns, such as Gouda, continue to source their trees from Norway while others like Zwolle utilize…
The Christmas tree sales in Taxiarchis, Chalkidiki are booming ahead of the festive season, with local producers optimistic about surpassing last year’s sales of 32,000 trees. Community leader Giannis Xakis reveals efforts to ensure every household can access natural trees,…
The Christmas tree market in Ireland is facing potential decline as annual planting has decreased by approximately 50,000 trees over the past 15 years. Joe Flynn from Wexford Christmas Trees predicts a shift in household preferences towards plastic trees, impacting…
