How 'green' is your Christmas tree? Use our carbon calculator to find out

How 'green' is your Christmas tree? Use our carbon calculator to find out

Ethan and Nicole Mitchell from Athenry, Co. Galway pick their own Christmas tree at Galway Christmas tree farm outside Athenry.

Every year, over 450,000 Christmas trees are sold in Ireland. The number looks set to be significantly higher this year, says Christmas Tree Growers Ireland.

If you're worried about protecting the environment and reducing your own carbon footprint, then there are easy steps to take to make sure that you (and your tree) are doing the best you can. 

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