# Immortal Christmas Trees Friends of the Urban Forest Ensure Trees Live on After the Holidays By Katherinev123 | Published 2009-11-18 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/friends-of-the-urban-forest References: [sfenvironment.org](http://www.sfenvironment.org/greenchristmas/) Why do we embrace living trees into our homes for Christmas, only to kill them after the holidays have passed? Now, with the Friends of the [Urban Forest](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pampas-grass-holiday-trees) and SF environment project, the residents of San Francisco don't have to worry about this contradictory tradition. Friends of the Urban Forest and SF Environment have teamed up on a project to offer San Francisco residents living, local, potted Christmas trees that will be replanted after the holiday season. The trees are non-traditional (an understatement, as they hardly look like Christmas trees at all), meaning that they will be able to survive the San Francisco climate. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Living Christmas Trees:** There is an opportunity for businesses to offer living, potted Christmas trees that can be replanted after the holiday season, aligning with sustainability and reducing waste. - **Environmentally Friendly Holiday Traditions:** Businesses can tap into the growing market of consumers seeking eco-conscious holiday traditions by offering alternatives to traditional Christmas trees that promote sustainability. - **Collaborations Between Nonprofits and Local Businesses:** There is potential for collaborations between nonprofits like Friends of the Urban Forest and local businesses to create innovative projects that benefit the community and the environment. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Sustainable Retail:** Businesses in the retail industry can explore the opportunity of selling living, potted Christmas trees as an alternative to traditional trees, appealing to environmentally conscious consumers. - **Home Decor:** Businesses in the home decor industry can create and promote eco-friendly and sustainable holiday decor options, including alternatives to traditional Christmas trees. - **Environmental Nonprofits:** Nonprofits focused on environmental conservation and sustainability, like Friends of the Urban Forest, can expand their efforts by partnering with local businesses to offer innovative projects and initiatives. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Recycled Wood Christmas Trees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-christmas-tree-alternative.md) - [Pampas Grass Holiday Trees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pampas-grass-holiday-trees.md) - [Pop-Up Holiday Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-minute-christmas-trees.md) - [App-Powered Christmas Tree Deliveries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fresh-christmas-tree-delivery.md) - [Delivery Service Christmas Trees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christmas-tree-delivery-service.md) - [Plastic Bottle-Made Christmas Trees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caroline-chaptini.md) - [Festive Bamboo Tissues Papers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stackatree.md) - [Cat-Friendly Holiday Trees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cat-friendly-holiday-tree.md) - [Festive Plantable Pencils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantable-pencils.md)