{"id":4662,"date":"2019-11-01T02:57:20","date_gmt":"2019-11-01T08:57:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost:10010\/?p=4662"},"modified":"2026-10-29T16:45:16","modified_gmt":"2026-10-29T21:45:16","slug":"ecofriendly-holiday-cards-plant-trees","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/ecofriendly-holiday-cards-plant-trees\/","title":{"rendered":"Send a Holiday Card and Help Plant a Tree"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-23157\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/pexels-horst-dreisbach-390172380-21358193-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"799\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/pexels-horst-dreisbach-390172380-21358193-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/pexels-horst-dreisbach-390172380-21358193-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/pexels-horst-dreisbach-390172380-21358193-850x566.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/pexels-horst-dreisbach-390172380-21358193-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/pexels-horst-dreisbach-390172380-21358193-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/pexels-horst-dreisbach-390172380-21358193-2048x1364.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>America is home to a stunning diversity of forests. Whether you live in the countryside, the city, by the beach, or in the mountains, we&#8217;re all connected to these breathtaking landscapes. It&#8217;s up to all of us to preserve these forests for generations to come, and our help is needed now more than ever.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Over one million acres of our national forests are in need of reforestation. From wildfires and ice storms to invasive species and climate change, natural disasters and immediate threats are jeopardizing trees, the very things that make our forests so wonderful. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the ninth consecutive year, Greenvelope is honored to help support the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalforests.org\/tree-planting-programs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National Forest Foundation<\/a> through our annual holiday Plant a Tree campaign.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Starting this October, every Greenvelope purchase made through December 25th will plant a tree. That&#8217;s right &#8211; <em>every<\/em> purchase.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Curious how much of an impact you can have? Here\u2019s how mighty a single tree can be:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One large tree can provide a day\u2019s supply of oxygen for up to four people.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During one year, a mature tree will absorb more than 48 pounds of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and release oxygen in exchange. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The net cooling effect of a young, healthy tree is equivalent to ten room-size air conditioners operating 20 hours a day.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A single tree provides vital wildlife habitat.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re curious how you can get involved, it\u2019s easy! Instead of sending paper for those holiday greetings or party invites, save paper and plant a tree by choosing Greenvelope this year. You can get started browsing our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/holiday\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">2026 Holiday Collection here<\/a>, or keep scrolling for some of our top designs of the season for a little inspiration.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_23148\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23148\" style=\"width: 520px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/cards\/holiday-greeting\/wintry-botanical-frame\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-23148\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/wintry-botanical-frame-holiday-greeting-cards-red-o430561042.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"520\" height=\"678\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/wintry-botanical-frame-holiday-greeting-cards-red-o430561042.png 749w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/wintry-botanical-frame-holiday-greeting-cards-red-o430561042-230x300.png 230w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 520px) 100vw, 520px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-23148\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">&#8216;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/cards\/holiday-greeting\/wintry-botanical-frame\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wintry Botanical Frame<\/a>&#8216; 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by Elizabeth Silver<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_18418\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18418\" style=\"width: 520px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/invitations\/holiday-party\/cozy-garland?style=60303\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-18418\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/cozy-garland-invitations-red-o603021044.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"520\" height=\"678\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/cozy-garland-invitations-red-o603021044.png 749w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/cozy-garland-invitations-red-o603021044-230x300.png 230w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 520px) 100vw, 520px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-18418\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">&#8216;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/invitations\/holiday-party\/cozy-garland?style=60303\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cozy Garland<\/a>&#8216; 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by Jennifer Wick<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_23154\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23154\" style=\"width: 520px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/cards\/new-year%27s-greetings\/colorful-block-print\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-23154\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/colorful-block-print-new-years-greetings-cards-pink-o729216155.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"520\" height=\"678\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/colorful-block-print-new-years-greetings-cards-pink-o729216155.png 749w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/colorful-block-print-new-years-greetings-cards-pink-o729216155-230x300.png 230w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 520px) 100vw, 520px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-23154\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">&#8216;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/cards\/new-year%27s-greetings\/colorful-block-print\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Colorful Block Print<\/a>&#8216; by Anna K Design<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_23162\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23162\" style=\"width: 520px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/invitations\/holiday-party\/santa%27s-squad\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-23162\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/santas-squad-holiday-party-invitations-green-o729101044.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"520\" height=\"678\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/santas-squad-holiday-party-invitations-green-o729101044.png 749w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/santas-squad-holiday-party-invitations-green-o729101044-230x300.png 230w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 520px) 100vw, 520px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-23162\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">&#8216;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/invitations\/holiday-party\/santa%27s-squad\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Santa&#8217;s Squad<\/a>&#8216; by Sabrin Deirani<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10495\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10495\" style=\"width: 520px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/cards\/holiday-greeting\/prosperous-branch?style=43681\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10495\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/prosperous-branch-cards-green-o43678_4653.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"520\" height=\"678\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/prosperous-branch-cards-green-o43678_4653.png 550w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/prosperous-branch-cards-green-o43678_4653-230x300.png 230w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 520px) 100vw, 520px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10495\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">&#8216;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/cards\/holiday-greeting\/prosperous-branch?style=43681\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Prosperous Branch<\/a>&#8216; by Annie Montgomery Design<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_23150\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23150\" style=\"width: 520px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/invitations\/christmas-party\/charming-wreath-border\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-23150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/charming-wreath-border-christmas-party-invitations-creme-o6726212818.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"520\" height=\"678\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/charming-wreath-border-christmas-party-invitations-creme-o6726212818.png 749w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/charming-wreath-border-christmas-party-invitations-creme-o6726212818-230x300.png 230w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 520px) 100vw, 520px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-23150\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">&#8216;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/invitations\/christmas-party\/charming-wreath-border\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Charming Wreath Border<\/a>&#8216; by Cass Loh<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_23155\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23155\" style=\"width: 520px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/cards\/christmas-greeting\/the-merry-edit\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-23155\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-merry-edit-christmas-greeting-cards-red-o7288512817.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"520\" height=\"678\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-merry-edit-christmas-greeting-cards-red-o7288512817.png 749w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-merry-edit-christmas-greeting-cards-red-o7288512817-230x300.png 230w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 520px) 100vw, 520px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-23155\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">&#8216;The Merry Edit&#8217; by Jennifer Lew<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_23151\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23151\" style=\"width: 520px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/cards\/holiday-greeting\/meowy-and-bright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-23151\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/meowy-and-bright-holiday-greeting-cards-creme-o613441042.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"520\" height=\"661\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/meowy-and-bright-holiday-greeting-cards-creme-o613441042.png 854w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/meowy-and-bright-holiday-greeting-cards-creme-o613441042-236x300.png 236w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/meowy-and-bright-holiday-greeting-cards-creme-o613441042-850x1081.png 850w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/meowy-and-bright-holiday-greeting-cards-creme-o613441042-768x977.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 520px) 100vw, 520px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-23151\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">&#8216;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/cards\/holiday-greeting\/meowy-and-bright\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Meowy and Bright<\/a>&#8216; by Jamie Alexander<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_23152\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23152\" style=\"width: 520px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/cards\/holiday-greeting\/joyful-pine-cones\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-23152\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/joyful-pine-cones-holiday-greeting-cards-green-o213041042.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"520\" height=\"678\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/joyful-pine-cones-holiday-greeting-cards-green-o213041042.png 749w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/joyful-pine-cones-holiday-greeting-cards-green-o213041042-230x300.png 230w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 520px) 100vw, 520px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-23152\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">&#8216;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/cards\/holiday-greeting\/joyful-pine-cones\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Joyful Pine Cones<\/a>&#8216; by Banter &amp; Charm<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_23153\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23153\" style=\"width: 520px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/invitations\/holiday-party\/yuletide-toast\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-23153\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/yuletide-toast-holiday-party-invitations-green-o728781044.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"520\" height=\"678\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/yuletide-toast-holiday-party-invitations-green-o728781044.png 749w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/yuletide-toast-holiday-party-invitations-green-o728781044-230x300.png 230w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 520px) 100vw, 520px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-23153\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">&#8216;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/invitations\/holiday-party\/yuletide-toast\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Yuletide Toast<\/a>&#8216; by Anna K Design<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_23160\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23160\" style=\"width: 520px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/cards\/holiday-greeting\/bundles-of-cheer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-23160\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bundles-of-cheer-holiday-greeting-cards-red-o730351042.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"520\" height=\"678\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bundles-of-cheer-holiday-greeting-cards-red-o730351042.png 749w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bundles-of-cheer-holiday-greeting-cards-red-o730351042-230x300.png 230w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 520px) 100vw, 520px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-23160\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">&#8216;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/cards\/holiday-greeting\/bundles-of-cheer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bundles of Cheer<\/a>&#8216; by Studio Suku<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Now more than ever, we are honored to be able to help you connect with loved ones near and far, and we sincerely thank you for helping support the National Forest Foundation&#8217;s mission. So get ready to share those cute Christmas photos, holiday wishes, and year-end milestones with our <a href=\"http:\/\/greenvelope.com\/designs\/holiday-cards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">2026 Holiday Card Collection<\/a>, or gather your nearest and dearest with our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/holiday-party-invitations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Holiday Party Invitations<\/a>. For more ways to skip paper this season, our guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/resources\/eco-friendly-holiday-card-alternatives-to-paper\">eco-friendly holiday card alternatives<\/a> compares digital cards, charity ecards, and plantable options.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>America is home to a stunning diversity of forests. Whether you live in the countryside, the city, by the beach, or in the mountains, we&#8217;re all connected to these breathtaking landscapes. 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