November 1,
has already arrived, which means that hundreds are already preparing for Christmas and therefore, it is time to decorate with lights and with the traditional tree the homes to live as it should this season, one of the favorites of the year.
Speaking in particular of the theme of the Christmas tree, many who have not yet since they wonder which option is more viable, whether to buy a natural or an artificial one, thinking above all about the economic and environmental issues.
Regarding this last point, many might think that an artificial tree it pollutes less or does less harm to the environment than a natural one; however, information provided by National Geographic would show that this is not entirely true.
“All environmental groups and scientists say we should use a real tree. There is no worth debate”, said Rick Dungey, spokesman for the National Christmas Tree Association of the United States.
Which is less harmful to the environment, a natural Christmas tree or an artificial one?
Most artificial Christmas trees are made of a plastic known as polyvinyl chloride or PVC, a petroleum derivative and often contains lead.
Practically, China is the major manufacturer of these trees, which is why they are generally transported in ships or planes that run on diesel, which generates a greater amount of greenhouse gas emissions greenhouse.
In addition, it was found that an artificial tree should be reused at least 20 years to be more ecological than a natural one.
Despite the fact that every year millions of pine trees are cut down to bring home the aroma of Christmas, currently research is carried out with new technologies that allow it to be They generate seeds from the age of 4 and not at , as was the case before, so they generate less impact on the environment.
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