MYTH #1: Real
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MYTH #2: Real Christmas Trees aggravate allergies.
• BUSTED: A person may be allergic to tree pollen or even tree sap, but a real tree produces pollen in the spring, not in the fall and winter when it is dormant. Studies show that of the 50,000 species of trees, less than 100 have been shown to cause allergies.
Christmas trees can collect pollens, dust, mold or other allergens as they grow. Of course, so can the artificial tree stored in the attic or basement. Whether you use a fresh Christmas tree from a farm, or an artificial tree stored in a box, if you are sensitive to dust or molds, you can simply hose the tree with water and let it dry before bringing indoors. At Papa Noel, we use a shaker to help remove allergens and dead needles so these don't end up in your home! Resources pertaining to holiday allergy prevention include:www.aaaai.org/media/news_releases/2004/11/111204.stm www.hoptechno.com/book46.htm |
MYTH #3: Fake trees can be re-used it each year.
BUSTED: Whether you use a fake tree for the average 6-9 years or 20 years, it will end up in a landfill. Real trees are biodegradable and recyclable and during their years on farms, they actually support the environment.
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MYTH #4: Real Christmas Trees end up in landfills.BUSTED: Christmas tree recycling programs are available nationwide, and many are quite creative. A farm-grown Christmas tree is 100% biodegradable, so it can be used for all kinds of things in nature, from mulch to erosion control.
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