December 20, 2019 Issue, Page 18 of 22

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gain with the ease of an artificial tree, aside, a real Christmas tree is a choice you lose in the experience ofa real tree. you can be proud of. Whether you pre- To be fair, this is subjective. But years fer to shop at a neighborhood store, from now, which do you think you'll local farm, seasonal lot or even online, remember more warmly: assembling a there's a real Christmas tree available plastic tree you pulled out of the attic for everyone. For more information, that looks exactly the same year after visit Facebook.com/ItsChristmasKeepl- year, or bringing home and decorating tReal. areal tree that you enjoyed hunting for "Research shows that when com- OMythmas Tree! Debunkin with your friends and family? Selecting pared on an annual basis, the artificial the’Myihs Behindjthe Real a real Christmas tree makes memories. tree has three times more impacts on The hunt for a real Christmas tree can climate change and resource depletion create an experience - everything from than the natural tree." - Comparative Artificial Tree Debate” =a the scent to the search - that simply can't be manufactured and that no arti- Life Cycle Assessment of an Artificial Christmas Tree and a Natural Christmas ficial tree can replace. Tree; Ellipsos, Montreal, Quebec, 2009; Ultimately, with all of the myths page 6. here do you stand in petroleum-based products and most the real vs. artificial are imported from overseas. Many are debate? thrown away seven to 10 years after (BPT) - Here comes they're purchased, and every year the Santa Claus ... and a sleigh full of con- landfills where they will stay (literally fusion about Christmas trees. Better for centuries) get a little bit bigger. to buy real or better to buy artificial? Still don't like the idea of cutting Popular myths are that real trees are down a tree? Remember that just like bad for the environment, artificial the Halloween pumpkin you carve trees make more financial sense and with your kids or the fresh-cut flowers real trees are just a hassle, but read on you buy for a loved one on special oc- Thank you so much for your business for some facts that will set the record casions, real Christmas trees are farm- straight and some thoughts that might er-planted and hand-harvested spe- this year. Merry Christmas and turn your head on some of the more subjective sides of the debate. cifically for people to enjoy. And, for every real Christmas tree harvested, a a happy New Year! If your No. 1 concern is the environ- new tree is planted. ment, your No. 1 choice should be a If it's your wallet that worries you, real tree. Growing, using and recycling keep in mind that it's no surprise that real Christmas trees is good for the en- artificial things frequently cost less ee vironment. Research shows that when than real things. True, not everyone compared on an annual basis, the ar- agrees "you get what you pay for,” but tificial tree has three times more im- there's a second economic case to be pacts on climate change and resource made for buying a real Christmas tree: depletion than the natural tree. Real Real Christmas trees provide real busi- America’s " Christmas trees are biodegradable ness for real farmers. Fully 100 percent Drive-In. With purchase and and can even be recycled or reused of real Christmas trees sold in the U.S. B01 W 3rd t, Ek ity original coupon. 580-225-2432, for mulch, and every year the circle are grown in North America. expires 12-31-19. of life continues. Artificial trees are Every choice is a trade-off. What you Elk City location only!