Even the most pessimistic assessments suggest an artificial Christmas tree used for just one year produces about 40 pounds of global warming gases while a natural tree is about 17 pounds.

O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree, which is more sustainable: real or plasticky? November 29, 20246:00 AM ET Alina Hartounian ...

Only a real Christmas tree will do. In a world full of knock-offs and clumsy representations, it’s refreshing to have something real, with imperfections and quirks of its own ...

O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree, which is more sustainable: real or plasticky? By Alina Hartounian Published November 29, 2024 at 6:00 AM EST Johannes Eisele ...

"Let's just start with a product of nature versus a product that's made from oil." Of course, O'Connor's organization represents Christmas tree farmers. Here's what studies and environmentalists say.

It concluded that artificial trees have a more favorable effect on the environment if reused for at least five years. It’s worth noting, though, that with all these variables, the study says that ...