Artificial Christmas trees have come a long way — some look so real you’d need a close inspection to tell the difference. Usually, they’re made from PVC plastic and come in the shape of a ...

Real Christmas trees are also compostable. Artificial trees, however, can't be recycled and often end up in landfills. They require iron for their metal stems and petroleum for their plastic needles.

Are you like me? Each holiday season I ponder the whole fake tree, real tree conundrum? Which one is better for the environment? To understand this let’s look at some history. The first ...

When you buy a real Christmas tree, you don't need to worry ... You need to use an artificial tree for a decade to make it as green as a real tree Plastic is made mostly from petrol, so that ...

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It might be an oxymoron, but realistic artificial Christmas trees do exist. If you want a product that looks like a real pine tree, you’ll want to pay close attention to the type of needles used.

If you want a beautiful Christmas tree without the struggles that come with a real tree (constant sweeping, anyone?), try one of these artificial designs. It’s not really Christmas until the ...

For those with an artificial tree, you can simply pack it away again and store it until next Christmas but if you have a real tree, you can recycle, donate or plant it - just don't leave it dumped ...