The pleasant smell of pine in the house instalalty transcentds us to the Nativity festivities. Apart from the little red man with his long beard and elves as well as the various gifts to offer to young and old, the Christmas tree is also one of the essential traditions of this great celebration.
For nature lovers and old customs, opting for a natural Christmas tree is inevitable every year. But can this harm our dear planet? Sapins.be, specialist in online sales and delivery of Christmas trees in Belgium, offers you some clarifications.
The natural Christmas tree purifies the air in the house
Currently, many have turned towards buying artificial Christmas trees. Indeed, the latter are known to be more ecological in comparison to natural trees. However, contrary to popular belief, the fir tree is considered to be one of the trees that retains the most CO2. On average, a 1.5-metre-long conifer can store about 3kg of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. It therefore helps to clean the air we breathe and provides us with better living conditions.
But isn't cutting down trees a deforestation act? Well, that's not the case with natural Christmas trees. Today, the cultivation of this type of conifer takes place in a vast area dedicated for this purpose. They are no longer savagely torn from the wild. In addition, through partnerships with green organisations such as Reforest’Action, Christmas tree suppliers can help reforest the planet.
The natural Christmas tree is biodegradable
We often tend to think that the use of artificial trees during the Christmas holidays is an effective solution for the protection of the environment.
Yet, according to specialists as well as researchers, using these kinds of trees can have a significant impact on our planet. Indeed, this type of decorative object is generally made of polluting material such as polypropylene and metal. These different components are harmful and can significantly contaminate our planet. Additionally, although they are reusable for a minimum of 15 years, one can easily get bored of these fake trees after just a couple of years. In addition, by throwing your artificial tree in the trash, you will produce non-recyclable waste.
In order to avoid this, the choice of a natural Christmas tree, such as a Nordmann, is ideal for the environment. Biodegradable, these trees allow for the reduction of pollution. You can recycle them very easily by turning them into compost or wood chip.
Would you like more information about the natural Christmas tree or would you like to order one?
Sapins.be offers you Nordmann Christmas trees that mainly derive from protected forests in Belgium. We also want to act for the environment. This is why we are working with Reforest’Action in order to replant a tree for every natural tree purchased. Order it today and choose the delivery date. For more information about our products, contact us by phone or via our online form.