How Real Christmas Trees Benefit the Environment

¨ Real trees absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere

¨ Real trees produce fresh oxygen

¨ Real trees stabilize soil, protect water supplies

¨ Real trees provide refuge for wildlife

¨ Real trees are biodegradable and add nutrients back into soil

¨ Grown locally to help the local economy

¨ Grown as a crop, new trees planted to replace those used each year

How Artificial Trees Effect the Environment

¨ Petroleum based product

¨ End up in landfills after 5-8 years

¨ Some components may contain lead

¨ Mostly manufactured in China