A 2011 peer-reviewed study found that a two-meter artificial tree produces around 40 kilograms of CO₂ emissions, more than 10 times the carbon footprint of a real tree that’s later burned ...

Lugging home a Christmas tree and decorating it in the living room is a family tradition for many of us. Whether it’s real or artificial, Christmas trees are the centerpieces of the holiday.

Getting the real thing, however? Well, that means cutting down trees. For the eco-conscious, the Christmas tree quandary between real or artificial is prickly. When trying to decide between pine ...

If you ask Tim O'Connor, executive director of the National Christmas Tree Association, the answer is obvious. "I think it's just a no-brainer that real Christmas trees are far superior for the ...

For people who want to help the planet during the holidays, the Christmas tree brings an interesting dilemma. Should you buy a fresh-cut, real tree? Or an artificial one? There are pros and cons ...

But regardless of how safe or how beautiful these artificial trees can be, there are lots of people that just wouldn't let them in the door. They say Christmas isn't Christmas without *** real ...

Love your fake tree? Read Steven Porter’s counterpoint here. I was raised Jewish, but nearly every year as an adult I’ve insisted on having a real Christmas tree. At a time of year when the ...

MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich. (WXYZ) — The Holiday Season is already here and many families are faced with the age-old question: should we go for a real Christmas tree or ...