Real trees are a renewable recyclable resource. Artificial trees contain non-biodegradable plastics and possible metal toxins such as lead.
An acre of Christmas trees produces the daily oxygen for 18 people and takes 4 tons of carbon out of the atmosphere each year. For every real Christmas tree that is harvested up to 3 seedlings are planted.
The farms that grow Christmas trees stabilize soil, protect water supplies and provide refuge for wildlife while creating scenic greenbelts.
North American real Christmas trees are grown in 50 states and Canada. 80% of artificial trees worldwide are manufactured in China, according to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
*All info is provided by the National Christmas Tree Association and the Minnesota Christmas Tree Association