We've always bought a live Christmas tree, until this year. Now that I'm laid off, we've made budget cuts here and there. The $5 fake tree from a thrift shop was an attractive option in comparison to $20 or more for a live tree. On the other hand, now that we've put it up, we realized we just don't really like the artificial tree. Next year we'll get a real one from a local Xmas tree farm.
Ok, a little "greenness" of a live tree vs. an artificial tree, IMO:
A live tree offset CO2 before it was cut, contributed to the American economy, and can be composted next year.
Artificial trees have the usual pollution issues from production, some toxicity may exist in the tree's plastic, and it can't be recycled.
On the other hand, both options have environmental and economic issues to consider, and the right answer can vary based on your income and geographical location.
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