Their effects on our environment are evident and will remain for countless generations. Real Christmas trees are an all-American, recyclable resource. Real Christmas trees are an all-American product, grown in all 50 states, including Alaska and Hawaii. Most artificial trees are manufactured in Korea, Taiwan, or Hong Kong. Real trees are a renewable, recyclable resource.
Artificial trees contain non-biodegradable plastics and metals.
There are about 1 million acres in production for growing Christmas trees. Each acre provides the daily oxygen requirements of 18 people. There are about 15,000 Christmas tree growers in the U.S., and over 100,000 people employed full or part time in the industry. Fake trees and wreaths are made from nonrenewable petroleum. Each year Christmas tree growers replace cut trees with a new crop of seedlings.