REAL TREES OR FAKE: WHICH ARE MORE ECOFRIENDLY?

If you’re dreaming of a Christmas that doesn’t cost the Earth, you’ll need to consider your choice of tree. Here’s why…

It may seem counter-intuitive that cutting down a living tree could ever be an environmentally friendly option. However, the verdict from the Carbon Trust is that a real Christmas tree can have a much smaller carbon footprint when compared with a similar-sized, artificial version.