Trimming Your Holiday Tree

Although plastic trees are reusable from year to year, real trees are the more sustainable choice. Plastic trees are made of petroleum products (PVC), and use up resources in both the manufacture and shipping. While artificial trees theoretically last forever, research shows that they are typically discarded when repeated use makes them less attractive. Discarded artificial trees are then sent to landfills, where their plastic content makes them last forever.

Live trees, on the other hand, are a renewable resource grown on tree farms, that are replanted regularly. They contribute to air quality while growing, and almost ninety percent are recycled into mulch. Live trees are usually locally grown and sold, saving both transportation costs and added air pollution.

Live on Oahu? Live locally grown trees are grown in Central Oahu at Helemano Farms. Helemano Farms is a family farm in Central O’ahu that offers locally grown Christmas trees that you pick and they cut!  They also have wreaths available.  They will be open for tree sales starting the day after Thanksgiving.

Want to support Kokua Hawai’i Foundation? Purchase advanced-sale Helemano Farms Christmas Tree Tickets online for $40 from us!
$10 of that sale will be donated to Kokua Hawai’i Foundation to support environmental education in Hawai’i schools and communities.

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Make the commitment to use a locally grown or potted Christmas tree.