SINGAPORE: More people are opting for live Christmas
trees this year.
Apart from their fresh scent and the tradition
associated with living firs, there's an environmental aspect to
consider too.
Each year, more and more Noble and Nordmann Firs are
being imported into Singapore, mainly from the US.
One such nursery has had to increase its supply by 10 per cent
compared to last year to meet demand.
Peter Cheok, director, Far East Flora, said: "We're definitely
seeing more customers coming to buy real Christmas trees versus
artificial trees because real trees are more environmentally
friendly and the real trees also have a smell, which artificial
trees don't have."
While artificial trees will eventually end up in a landfill, real
trees are biodegradable.
Some nurseries provide a service to help get rid of withered trees
when the festive season is over.
A live Christmas tree buyer said: "Quite nice that they're going to
come and collect it, turn it into mulch, and at least it doesn't
waste it."
Another said: "That makes me feel better because there is a little
bit of guilt about having a tree that is cut off. It's a good idea
to have it recycled."
- CNA/ck
