Archive: 2024-12

Real vs Fake: The sustainable Christmas tree debate — “A study comparing the sustainability of artificial versus real Christmas trees, shows that a fake Christmas tree must be reused more than five times to lower its carbon emissions to less than those of a real tree. Although many real trees (unless they are potted) are cut down for single use, they are a more sustainable option if recycled responsibly or composted as the environmental impact of manufacturing an artificial tree is significant.” (2024-12-23 · climate, mlp, xmas )