# Cardboard Christmas Tree Alternatives These Cardboard Christmas Trees are Mess-Free and Fun By Lacey-Jane Walsh | Published 2013-11-30 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-christmas-trees References: [recyclart.org](http://www.recyclart.org/2013/11/cardboard-christmas-trees/) Getting a real tree for the holiday season can be a hassle, but these cardboard Christmas trees are a great [mess-free alternative](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-for-the-holidays1). These clever Christmas creations, found on the Recycle Art blog, are easy to put up and take down. They don't require water, and take far less time to decorate. All things considered, these recycled cardboard Christmas trees are real winners. One of these designs incorporates [colorful Christmas lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fluorescence), and has been made to look like a carousel. Another of these fantastic tree designs incorporates a cardboard train (and track) that seem to wrap around the entire length of the tree. Building these cardboard trees would make for a fun family activity over the holidays. These tree alternatives look great, and decorate living spaces in a more modern, mess-free way than the real thing. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 90% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Eco Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/ecoarchitecture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Eco-friendly Christmas Trees:** The use of recycled cardboard for Christmas trees offers a sustainable and eco-friendly alternative to traditional Christmas trees. - **DIY Christmas Decorations:** The trend of creating unique and personalized Christmas decorations at home provides opportunities for retailers to offer DIY kits and supplies. - **Innovative Holiday Decor:** The use of innovative materials and designs for holiday decor offers opportunities for designers and manufacturers to create unique and unconventional products. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Retail:** The trend towards DIY decorations creates an opportunity for retailers to offer a variety of supplies and kits for at-home crafting. - **Home Decor:** The trend towards innovative and sustainable holiday decor offers opportunities for home decor retailers to offer unique and eco-friendly products. - **Packaging and Recycling:** The popularity of recycled cardboard Christmas trees highlights the importance of sustainable packaging and the need for more eco-friendly options in the industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pop-Up Holiday Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-minute-christmas-trees.md) - [Plastic Bottle-Made Christmas Trees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caroline-chaptini.md) - [Upcycled Waste Material Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-furniture-design.md) - [Biodegradable Holiday Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christmas-decor-collection.md) - [Cutout Christmas Tree Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christmas-tree-display.md) - [Festive Bamboo Tissues Papers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stackatree.md) - [Christmas-Themed USB Keys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/psb-xmas-tree.md) - [Cat-Friendly Holiday Trees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cat-friendly-holiday-tree.md) - [Farm-Sourced Christmas Trees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fraser-fir-christmas-tree.md)