Italy has employed some novel, environmentally friendly methods of lighting up its capital city this Christmas.
Forbes – With energy bills soaring and a greater emphasis on sustainability, Rome has opted for green ways to power its Christmas lights.
The sparkling tree outside the capital’s city hall buildings in Piazza del Campidoglio will be lit up using pedal power this year.
The hundreds of lights decorating the branches are linked to six bicycles parked beneath and a generator.
Rome’s council has invited residents and tourists to “pedal with us to light up Christmas.”
