This was just a quick idea that popped into my head. Now that Christmas is over and families are starting to take down their trees I have noticed a few people giving theirs away for free; they either want a new tree or a real tree next year, or it just is not feasible to keep up with it until next year.
Anyway the thought occurred to me that one might collect these trees store them for the next 10 or 11 months, then sell them at a reasonable price to the frugal or give them to the needy. The revenue generated from sales could be used for philanthropy. If someone did this long enough and was perceived as a legitimate non-profit organization I think more people would be willing to donate and buy trees from the organization. Ultimately it could almost be like renting a tree with the option of keeping it and embracing the spirit of giving at the same time.
One problem is that it could require a lot of space and for an inventory that only turns once in a year and all within one months time. It would also call for a lot of work in December and January, but nothing but sitting on the shelves the rest of the year.
For all I know, someone might be doing this now. I have never heard of them. Of course, recently I have not been much of a Christmas tree person; I feel like it is more of a family activity.
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