Real, Natural Vs. Fake, Artificial Christmas Tree: Which Is Better Choice?

Are you going to be getting a real Christmas tree this holiday? You wouldn't buy your loved one artificial roses on Valentine's Day, would you? Christmas tree farmers are hoping you'll keep it real this holiday season, but it looks like pine needles are losing out to plastic. The Associated Press reports between 75 and 80% of Americans who own a Christmas tree are an artificial one, and the $1 billion market for fake trees is growing about 5% a year. But are fake trees actually better than the real deal? It depends on who you ask. Price wise, if you're reusing your fake tree year after year, it can save you money. following topic are cover in this article

1) Real Tree May Be Too Much Trouble

2) Transportation Of Christmas Tree

3) Memories Of Christmas Tree

4)Environmental Concerns About Real, Natural Vs Fake, Artificial Tree

1) Real Tree May Be Too Much Trouble

Some people feel that real trees may be too much trouble. They decide to get the artificial ones instead. When it comes to assembly, an artificial tree is easier. Getting a tree from the farm to your living room requires a few more steps. Is this a good one? There's picking a tree, chopping it down, driving it home, and pitching it up in your living room. For some people though, that experience alone is memorable. But, what about the Environment contrary? What do some people believe?, cutting down a tree at a farm isn't that terrible for the planet. Other trees are planted in its place, and after the holidays, real trees can be recycled and used as much.

2) Transportation Of Christmas Tree

There's also a downside, though. Currently about half of all real trees nationwide come from two states, North Carolina and Oregon. Transporting the trees can boost their overall carbon footprint, so if going green is important to you, the best option for buying a real tree may be buying from a local.

3) Memories Of Christmas Tree

However, why should we choose a real Christmas tree this year? You know, real Christmas trees create long lasting family memories. We know for us growing up, some of all time favorite memories from the holidays is when Our family would pick out a brand new tree. it's something so special about that hunt for the perfect tree and the smell of the pine needles in your home. it's just something that you definitely cannot duplicate with an artificial tree.

4) Environmental Concerns About Natural Vs Artificial Tree

What about any environmental concerns about cutting down a tree? You know, real Christmas trees are grown in North America by farmers. There are green product. They are grown in the soil and can be recycled and returned back to the soil. They take in carbon dioxide, release oxygen, and artificial trees have three times the impact on climate and resource depletion as opposed to real Christmas trees. 

The American Christmas Tree Association, which represents manufacturers of both fake and real trees, says using an artificial tree for at least seven to ten years actually has a lower environmental impact. Growing real trees takes more water and throwing them away may lead to more greenhouse gas emissions. The downside? The majority of artificial trees are made of PVC and steel that are shipped to the US from China. Fake trees. Probably won't give you cancer, but the chemicals used to make PVC are associated with an increased risk of certain cancers from manufacturing workers.

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