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Learn why choosing a real Christmas tree helps nature.
Every year around the end of November, Christmas trees begin to be on a lot of people’s minds. There are many questions about which types of trees are more environmentally friendly. We made a list and checked it twice.
Real or Fake: Which Christmas tree is better for the environment?
Short answer—real! Real trees help fight climate change, and even though your Christmas tree is cut down, you’re actually supporting forests. More on that later.
Are fake Christmas trees bad for the environment?
In the U.S., around 10 million artificial trees are purchased each season. Nearly 90% of them are shipped across the world from China, resulting in an increase of carbon emissions and resources. And because of the material they are made of, most artificial trees are not recyclable and end up in local landfills. Not to mention the smell of new plastic is just not as nostalgic as a crisp, fresh evergreen.
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