After reading two different articles with opposing viewpoints: How to have a 'green' Christmas & Fake evergreens are truly ever green, I'm still undecided. Fortunately, both types of trees are good for the environment in their own way.
Here are some of the reasons why I like fresh cut trees:
- I love the scent and the way they feel.
- I like supporting my local Christmas tree farm.
- Now that my son is older, he finds it very exciting to pick out his own tree.
- Real trees are almost fully recyclable and don't end up in landfills.
- There's no storage required, which means more space in my garage.
- They're more cost-effective than real trees, since they last for years.
- I think an artificial tree might be better for my son and I, since we both have eczema. In addition, my son suffers from food/seasonal allergies.
- Some artificial trees look and feel very real.
- Most of them don't pose a fire hazard (my worst fear) like real trees do.
- They require minimal maintenance (if any).
Ethan picking out his 2nd fresh cut Christmas treeAlmost 2 years old ~ December 2008
Ethan picking out his 1st fresh cut Christmas treeAlmost 1 year old ~ December 2007
3 comments:
We do real trees. They do cost more but I don't mind shelling out $60/yr for that smell. I DO mind, however, cleaning up needles until July. Grrr.. :)
I love the fake trees. Cheaper and you can set up/take down whenever you want!
What about a wreath?
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