Why the environment will thank you for buying a real Christmas tree this year!
1. Real trees keep giving, even after the holidays are over!
When Christmas is over and it’s time to take down your real tree, seek out local options to dispose of your tree. You will commonly find that tree farms will take old trees and chop them up to be reused as mulch for the upcoming season’s crops
Fake trees are usually disposed of by being thrown out once their families find they no longer useful. I’m sure you can imagine the surge of fake Christmas trees taking up valuable landfill space post-holiday season.
2. Fake Christmas trees are made of nonrenewable petroleum
Real Christmas trees do not harm our environment or resources when properly disposed of — they are produced as an agricultural crop. Each year Christmas tree growers replace cut trees with a new crop of seedlings.
3. Tree farms contribute to an important part of our ecosystem
Did you know it may take 8 to 12 years to grow a Christmas tree? During this time, the trees are taking in carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen! With these large fields of trees cleaning the air, they can help to slow down climate change.
Most tree farms are maintained on land that cannot grow other crops, allowing this space to still be used to benefit the environment with the extra benefit of spreading holiday cheer! Without the demand for real Christmas trees, farmers would no longer have a need to plant them.
4. Get your real Christmas tree 100% homegrown!
Fake Christmas trees are usually manufactured outside of the United States, taking away job opportunities for farmers and those that sell real trees. Outsourcing these jobs to other countries does not benefit the United State’s economy, but just shows another harsh effect outsourcing has on our job market.
5. The smell of a fresh fir tree is relaxing during the hectic holiday season
In between all of the cooking, shopping, gift-wrapping, and entertaining, you need some time to relax. Closing your eyes and taking in the beautiful smell of a fresh fir tree will help remind you of why the holidays are a cherished time spent with your friends and family.
Looking to purchase a real Christmas tree this year? Stop by Sal’s Nursery to look at our beautiful selection of real Christmas trees and holiday decor. Happy Holidays!