John Lewis has confronted backlash from "gobsmacked" clients over its "different Christmas tree".
The division retailer unveiled the £25 product on Instagram - nonetheless the corporate's 910k followers weren't impressed with the addition to its festive vary.
Many lambasted the merchandise within the feedback, with individuals left "speechless" by the "unsustainable" tree, in response to the Liverpool Echo.
John Lewis shared a snap of the product on on Sunday, together with the caption: “On the lookout for an alternate Christmas Tree this 12 months?
"Our Ginger Ray Balloon tree is made up of over 100 balloons and comprises all the pieces it is advisable to make this distinctive Christmas show. What do you consider this festive present stopper?”
The Ginger Ray Novelty Balloon Christmas Tree is £25 on the John Lewis web site and has 108 Latex Christmas Balloons.
However the tree was slammed by many individuals for being “dangerous for the surroundings” and “plastic tat”.
Lot_88_ stated: “How in such a big firm did one single individual not realise this was a nasty concept?”
Katelimb added: “That it’s utterly unsustainable for only a few days of the 12 months.”
Nataliethebird raged: “SO MUCH DISPOSABLE ****!”
And kerryholdeninteriors stated: “Not eco pleasant is it?!”
Many others agreed.
Annierudkinartnhome stated: “Only a load of PLASTIC Tat ! Truthfully JL have you ever not heard of the Local weather Code Pink ?”
Jennie_lee_uk stated: “Unsure you have actually considered this John Lewis”.
Fyona18 stated: “Balloons must be made unlawful. So dangerous for surroundings. Particularly as that is single use I presume?”
Jomorbz added: “Speechless! Extra disposable garbage to wreck the planet. I actually hope you aren’t utilizing helium to blow the balloons up as nicely.”
Sew_claire_l stated: “Not a terrific transfer @johnlewis Can’t consider nobody in your administration workforce thought concerning the influence on the surroundings”.
juliecarten76 added: “It genuinely amazes me that folks suppose that that is okay!!! Together with these ridiculous balloon arch issues”.
Lucy_hgf stated: “Oh no how disappointing”.
And cough_fit stated: “Gobsmacked at you promoting this product @johnlewis . @thegreenparty @greenpeaceuk will agree - research of latex balloons present that while latex is marketed as biodegradable the chemical substances which are added to balloons to present them color and in a position to be blown up and so on imply they’re not environmentally pleasant.
"BALLOONS ARE THE MOST COMMON ITEM FOUND IN DEAD SEA ANIMALS STOMACHS! One balloon from one among these “bushes” will nonetheless be intact in 5 years time. Every tree has 105! Why are you promoting these?”
After being approached for a remark by the ECHO, a spokesperson for John Lewis stated: "Our Ginger Ray Novelty Balloon Christmas Tree offers a novel Christmas show, and a substitute for a conventional Christmas tree.
"Whereas this product is 80% biodegradable, the Partnership is dedicated to our formidable environmental targets, and we're all the time taking a look at methods to do extra to make our merchandise extra sustainable."
There have been some individuals who preferred the Christmas tree.
Edfox1989 stated: “so cool!”
Rachel_healey added: “I like this!”
Laura_smythe_81 stated: “how beautiful is that this?!”
And “greenhithevillagehome stated: “Wow luv this a lot enjoyable”.