Artificial trees or real trees: Which is better for the environment?
By Kiersten Willis, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Troy Warren for CNT #HomeGarden Some people put up their Christmas tree after Thanksgiving, while others wait until December. Regardless, you have to decide what type of tree you’ll get: real or artificial. There are good reasons to prefer one over the other: Real tree lovers adore the scent and the bonding time of picking one to take home. For those who prefer artificial trees, the mess-free, reusable aspects are major selling points. However, each type of tree also has environmental impacts. According to The Nature Conservancy, real trees don’t require the carbon emissions that it takes to…