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Conscious Christmas: Real vs. Fake Trees
Get on the planet’s nice list — go green
It’s an age-old holiday decision: whether to use a real Christmas tree or a fake Christmas tree as your home’s holiday centerpiece. For many, this choice is backed by years of yuletide tradition. But which is actually better for the planet?
The truth is: real trees are actually more sustainable than artificial ones.
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How so?
Fake trees are often made with plastic and metal. Most fake trees are produced in China and then shipped globally; resulting in an increase in carbon emissions.