WASHINGTON — As the holiday season gets into full swing, a common question comes up: Should you get a real or artificial Christmas tree? According to experts, there are environmental benefits and ...

Recycled Christmas trees are particularly important during dry seasons, like this winter, when water levels are low.

NEW YORK CITY -- It's that time of the year when most Americans finish Thanksgiving leftovers and venture out in search for the best holiday sales. More importantly, they plan their household ...

Those who want a climate-conscious Christmas may find it tricky deciding what kind of tree to bring home. Is it better for the environment to cut down a live tree, or buy an artificial one that can be ...

It's time to discuss one of the perennial debates of the holiday season: Which are more eco-friendly, real trees or their fake counterparts? If you ask Tim O'Connor, executive director of the National ...

It’s a big dilemma at Christmas: is a real or artificial Christmas tree better for the environment? It seems there’s not one clear answer and many elements to factor in when making the decision.

The typical rules of sustainability do not apply when it comes to choosing the most environmentally friendly Christmas tree. The Christmas tree debate on real versus artificial, and which is better ...