sparks behind the modern, sustainable Christmas tree
It is my great pleasure to introduce tannenboing, the modern, sustainable Christmas tree. If you have ever been confounded decorating with contemporary, eco-friendly holiday décor, then you already know half of tannenboing’s story.
For years my husband, Aaron, and I tried to find a way to celebrate the holidays without increasing our carbon footprint. Plastic trees, made from PVC (polyvinyl chloride) and shipped from China, didn’t appeal to our aesthetic or ethics. The idea of buying a “live” tree to enjoy for a couple of weeks was also a problem. For many years, our solution was neither cheerful nor grand; it was a potted Norfolk Pine that my family dubbed the, “Charlie Brown Christmas tree.”
After conceiving the original idea of a spiral, aluminum tree, I consulted with an industrial designer, a mechanical engineer, and several metalsmiths. Nearly two years and thirty prototypes later, I’m so pleased to offer tannenboing for you to enjoy.
It may not have pine needles, but I bet you’ll agree that it is a lovely shade of green.
Have a green Christmas,
Michele E. Weingeist
Founder
tannenboing, llc
4801 Rainier Ave. S
Seattle, WA 98118
toll free: 1.877.822.6464 [877.82.BOING]
email: info@tannenboing.com