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🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Tinsel to tidewall: discarded Christmas trees reused to protect Lancashire coastline

Discarded Christmas trees are being used to create sand dunes on the Lancashire coast, helping to combat rising sea levels and protect coastal homes.

Feb 15 • 10:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

PHOTO Christmas trees in Zagreb still on the streets, and the head of the Holding claims: 'I wouldn't dare say there are people who are dissatisfied'

A city representative raised concerns about Christmas trees left on the streets weeks after the holidays, which the head of Zagreb Holding denies, stating that the collection process is functioning well.

Feb 4 • 10:50 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

Photos and Videos: Decorated Christmas Trees Delight Animals at Zagreb Zoo

Animals at the Zagreb Zoo are set to enjoy decorated Christmas trees, which are provided as a seasonal treat to break their routine and engage them in playful activities.

Jan 15 • 11:43 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

Animals at the Zagreb Zoo Receive Disassembled Christmas Trees: For Some They Are Treats, For Others Entertainment

Zagreb Zoo animals are receiving disassembled Christmas trees as gifts, which serve as treats for some species and entertainment for others.

Jan 15 • 11:39 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

Photo: The city says to dispose of Christmas trees so they do not obstruct traffic and pedestrians, here is where the people of Zagreb placed them

The Zrinjevac company has begun free pickup and disposal of Christmas trees while urging citizens to follow guidelines to avoid obstructing roads and sidewalks, although many have not adhered to these rules.

Jan 14 • 11:10 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

For entertainment and amusement: Animals in the Zagreb Zoo will receive decorated Christmas trees

The Zagreb Zoo will distribute decorated Christmas trees to its animals tomorrow, beginning at 9:30 AM in front of the European bison enclosure.

Jan 14 • 09:36 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

The perfect accessory to store the Christmas tree without deteriorating it

This article discusses a specially designed cover that helps protect and neatly store Christmas trees throughout the year, preventing damage from moisture.

Jan 14 • 05:45 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
National & Local

From the living room straight to the chipper: Christmas trees in Rožnov are collected for free by office employees

Free collection of Christmas trees by local authorities is taking place in Rožnov, ensuring eco-friendly disposal.

Jan 13 • 19:12 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

On Thursday, animals at Zagreb Zoo will receive discarded Christmas trees

On Thursday, January 15, 2026, the Zagreb Zoo will distribute discarded Christmas trees to its animals, starting with European bison and followed by other species like African lions and lemurs.

Jan 12 • 10:02 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
National & Local

Christmas trees are thrown into special containers in Pelhřimov. After a few days, they were filled up

Residents in Pelhřimov are disposing of their Christmas trees into designated containers, which have quickly filled up within a few days.

Jan 11 • 16:59 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Crime & Justice

Aichach: Thief steals scout donations from Christmas trees

A thief in Aichach, Schwaben, stole cash donations intended for scouts from several Christmas trees set up for collection.

Jan 11 • 14:23 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Life & Tech

Goodbye to the Christmas tree? The strategy of this city to give it a second life

A city is exploring strategies to repurpose Christmas trees after the holiday season.

Jan 9 • 10:46 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
Life & Tech

Spectacle at Berlin Zoo: Animals, Trees, Sensations

At the Berlin Zoo, leftover Christmas trees are being fed to the animals, but the event is not going as planned, with some animals notably unresponsive to the spectacle.

Jan 8 • 06:16 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
National & Local

Balls, tops, and kilometers of lights. Technicians have started harvesting Christmas trees in the center of Prague

Technicians in Prague have begun the process of taking down Christmas trees and decorative lights in the city center.

Jan 7 • 14:20 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
National & Local

Heat for more than 20,000 Prague households. The collection of Christmas trees begins, last year there were 512 tons

Prague starts the collection of Christmas trees, providing heat for over 20,000 households, with last year's collection totaling 512 tons.

Jan 7 • 06:11 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
National & Local

Without Decorations and Hooks. Ostrava Residents Know How to Clean Christmas Trees Before Throwing Them Away. Garbage Collectors Are Already Picking Them Up

Residents of Ostrava have developed a method to clean Christmas trees before disposal, with garbage collectors beginning to collect them.

Jan 6 • 11:03 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Stop throwing away your Christmas tree because it actually has little-known use

People are encouraged to recycle their Christmas trees creatively at home instead of discarding them, emphasizing the use of pine needles for various purposes.

Jan 6 • 09:11 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

The City of Zagreb Starts Buying Christmas Trees: Here are a Few Rules You Must Know

The City of Zagreb will begin free collection and disposal of natural Christmas trees starting January 7, 2026, with specific guidelines for residents on where and how to dispose of their trees.

Jan 5 • 11:54 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

It has been announced when the free pickup of Christmas trees in Zagreb begins

Starting in two days, Zagreb's holding company Zrinjevac will begin free collection and disposal of natural Christmas trees in the city area.

Jan 5 • 11:30 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
National & Local

In České Budějovice, the collection of Christmas trees has begun. Most will end up as fuel for heating plants

Christmas tree collection has started in České Budějovice, with the majority destined to be used as fuel for heating plants.

Jan 5 • 04:52 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Gardeners told 'don't throw away your Christmas tree this January'

Garden expert David Denyer advises gardeners to repurpose their old Christmas trees as natural mulch instead of discarding them.

Dec 30 • 05:34 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

Residents of the Village of Žumberak Spent Three Days Without Electricity: 'It Was Really Difficult'

Residents of several villages in Žumberak suffered a three-day power outage due to fallen trees on electrical lines caused by a storm on Christmas.

Dec 27 • 13:15 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
National & Local

Collection of old Christmas trees will start in Prague on January 7. People should not put them in the trash

Prague will begin collecting old Christmas trees on January 7, urging residents not to dispose of them in regular trash bins.

Dec 27 • 09:02 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
Life & Tech

Poles hung ornaments with images of the deceased on Christmas trees. A priest comments

The article discusses a growing interest in Christmas ornaments featuring images of the deceased, reflecting people's desire to symbolically include their loved ones during the holiday season.

Dec 24 • 19:56 UTC
🇬🇧 Telegraph
Life & Tech

‘It’s falling apart but the music still plays’: Your tales of Christmas trees past

The article features personal anecdotes of readers sharing their nostalgic experiences and emotional connections with Christmas trees over the years.

Dec 16 • 15:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Telegraph
Life & Tech

The 16 best artificial Christmas trees in the UK for 2025 (if you can find them still in stock)

The article discusses the ongoing popularity and limited availability of top artificial Christmas trees in the UK ahead of Christmas 2025, emphasizing their resemblance to real trees and the impact of Black Friday discounts.

Dec 12 • 17:00 UTC

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