With the angelic tones of Mariah Carey just around the corner, the age-old question of Christmas preparation rears its head: should you opt for an artificial or real Christmas tree this year?
Of course, comparisons of price, quality and good looks should be at the top of your list – but have you also compared the environmental impact of artificial Christmas trees and real Christmas trees?
Continue reading, below, to find out which option is the most sustainable Christmas tree.
In the short term
With sustainable farming and no overseas shipping, you’d think that real Christmas trees are better for the environment, right?
Not when you buy an artificial Christmas tree from Christmas Tree World. That’s because, for every artificial Christmas tree order placed on our website, we have a tree planted in the Borneo Rainforest – at no extra cost to you.
But why the Borneo Rainforest? Well, in addition to thousands of exotic plants and hundreds of fascinating wildlife species, this rainforest is home to the critically endangered orangutans. These cute mammals are under threat from mass deforestation; a problem we’re tackling with your help.
Even if it’s just one of our tiny 3 foot artificial Christmas tree models, buying an artificial Christmas tree from us is an eco-friendly way to help save the world’s oldest rainforest.
In the long term
You know the drill; you buy a real Christmas tree each year, only to chuck it out little over a month later. As well as forcing you to take an annoying trip to the tip every January, this habit continues to crowd landfills with rotting trees.
Christmas Tree World’s artificial Christmas trees, on the other hand, are built to stand the test of time.
Our 10-year warranty guarantee saves you the faff of throwing out your tree every year, while also reducing the pressure on landfills. All you need to do is disassemble your artificial Christmas tree and store it away, ready for next year’s festivities.
As our very own Stephen Evans, Managing Director of Christmas Tree World, said when he spoke to the BBC from our solar-powered offices, the financial incentives and realism of artificial Christmas trees makes them a smart choice for lovers of Christmas – and lovers of a good deal.
A more convenient Christmas
With Christmas Tree World, you won’t need to wait in miles of traffic to collect your Christmas tree. All our products come with free delivery when you spend £30 or more.
And you won’t be waiting weeks to put your tree up, either. We aim to despatch your order within 1-3 working days from the order confirmation. Of course, delivery times may increase during November and December but we always work to get your order out to you as quickly as possible.
From our Borneo Rainforest charity partnership to our long-lasting warranty, we are always striving to find the most environmentally-friendly Christmas tree for our customers. Head over to the Christmas Tree World website to browse our collection of realistic artificial Christmas trees. Choose a pre-lit Christmas tree to save you time decorating or opt for something more unique with a stylish slim Christmas tree.