We’d like to remind Forumites to please avoid political debate on the Forum.
This is to keep it a safe and useful space for MoneySaving discussions. Threads that are – or become – political in nature may be removed in line with the Forum’s rules. Thank you for your understanding.
📨 Have you signed up to the Forum's new Email Digest yet? Get a selection of trending threads sent straight to your inbox daily, weekly or monthly!
The Forum now has a brand new text editor, adding a bunch of handy features to use when creating posts. Read more in our how-to guide
the real deal or fake it baby
bubblebathgirl
Posts: 820 Forumite
hi guys ,
Just being a bit nosey really christmas trees ?.Do you fake it or are you in to the real deal .In the bubble house so far it always been the real deal but from an ethical (sp?) point of veiw not sure how comfortable i am with this now ? How about you ?
Just being a bit nosey really christmas trees ?.Do you fake it or are you in to the real deal .In the bubble house so far it always been the real deal but from an ethical (sp?) point of veiw not sure how comfortable i am with this now ? How about you ?
0
Comments
-
We've had a fake one the last couple of years. I do love the smell of a real tree but I'm not keen on the mess and watering it every day.0
-
bubblebathgirl wrote:hi guys ,
In the bubble house so far it always been the real deal but from an ethical (sp?) point of veiw not sure how comfortable i am with this now ? How about you ?
We always use real trees, they are the most environmentally friendly as they are from sustainable plantations. And they are fully recycled.
However, in MSE terms the real trees cost more:beer:0 -
Ive had the same fake tree for 15 years now, and i still think it looks good!!!! Also with young children around, i think its prob a bit safer and a lot less mess.0
-
i cant think that its more ethical to have a new tree evry year rather than a fake tree which you use for years and years and years. think about all the waste real trees make in january. most people tip them. i have a 4ft fakie which cost me £2 at my first christmas in my own flat, 3 years ago.
:T The best things in life are FREE! :T0 -
Real for me the smell is the winner and there are low needle drop tree0
-
Environmentally speaking, real is the way to go : costs nothing in production, is carbon neutral during it's life span & can be either chipped afterwards or even if dumped it will naturally compost & not take up landfill, plus they come for sustained plantations.
That said, a fake one is much cheaper.
I suppose the ideal one would be a living potted tree just brought indoors & very carefully treated for 3 days in a cool room like a conservatory, then back outdoors & kept fed & watered until next year.Post Natal Depression is the worst part of giving birth:p
In England we have Mothering Sunday & Father Christmas, Mothers day & Santa Clause are American merchandising tricks:mad: Demonstrate pride in your heirtage by getting it right please people!0 -
This year my local nurseries is offering to deliver and set up real trees, from sustainable sources, and then will come and pick up the tree after 12th night and make it into mulch stuff. I think I am going to give this a go, as I love real trees but have been put off by the disposal issue in the past.Jane
ENDIS. Employed, no disposable income or savings!0 -
Lillibet wrote:Environmentally speaking, real is the way to go : costs nothing in production, is carbon neutral during it's life span & can be either chipped afterwards or even if dumped it will naturally compost & not take up landfill, plus they come for sustained plantations.
That said, a fake one is much cheaper.
I suppose the ideal one would be a living potted tree just brought indoors & very carefully treated for 3 days in a cool room like a conservatory, then back outdoors & kept fed & watered until next year.
Thankyou Lillibet - for years I had a fake tree cos I hated the idea of killing a tree. Then I was persuaded that they would have had to be taken out anyway cos they are grown to be cropped not as a forest. For the past few years we have had a real tree and I have to say that I have loved it. I just feels so much better and last year no needles dropped at all:j It is one cost that I am prepared to bare.True wealth lies in contentment - not cash. Dollydaydream 20060 -
0
-
Definately a real tree for us.
Love going and choosing one.
The smell of a real tree is christmas for me.
We are finding it harder to find places that sell good quality trees though.
That arn't more than £25.00.
I am getting in the festive mood now.When life gives you a hundred reasons to cry, show life that you have a thousand reasons to smile
0
This discussion has been closed.
Confirm your email address to Create Threads and Reply
Categories
- All Categories
- 354.1K Banking & Borrowing
- 254.3K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
- 455.3K Spending & Discounts
- 247.1K Work, Benefits & Business
- 603.7K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
- 178.3K Life & Family
- 261.2K Travel & Transport
- 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
- 16.1K Discuss & Feedback
- 37.7K Read-Only Boards