Artificial Trees - The Smart Choice

As families begin their preparations for the upcoming holidays, many are finding creative ways to stretch their budgets without sacrificing the warmth and magic of the season. In fact, 83% of families plan to display an artificial Christmas tree this year, a clear indication of how popular and practical this choice has become.

One of the smartest ways to save money in the long run is by choosing an artificial Christmas tree. While the initial cost of a high-quality artificial tree may be higher than buying a real, farm-grown tree, the clear long-term financial benefits make it a wise choice.

A well-made artificial tree is typically reused for an average of 10 years and often lasts for much longer with proper care and storage. This means the actual cost per year is dramatically lower than the cumulative expense of buying a new tree each year.

For many families, choosing an artificial tree is also an environmentally conscious choice. An artificial tree has a much smaller lifetime carbon footprint because it can be reused for ten years or more. You buy it once and enjoy it many times, reducing the annual use of resources, chemicals, and fuel involved in farm-to-lot transportation.

And now manufacturers are finding ways to make trees even more sustainable by using plant-based polyethylene, derived from sugarcane. Some also incorporate recycled polyethylene made from tear-away water bottle caps, further reducing the tree’s carbon footprint.

Beyond the financial and sustainability benefits, the convenience of an artificial tree is a big benefit for busy families. You can skip the daily chore of watering, avoid constantly sweeping prickly needles from the floor, and save the trouble of tying a large tree to your car’s roof.

Artificial trees can also come pre-lit, eliminating the annual struggle with tangled light strings, and their perfectly symmetrical branches make decorating a whole lot easier.

Ultimately, an artificial tree is a budget-friendly and stress-reducing choice for environmentally conscious households. By choosing an artificial tree, families can continue to enjoy the beauty and brilliance of a fully decorated Christmas tree year after year while keeping more holiday cheer within their budget.