Depending on what the artificial Christmas tree is made and sourced from, it has the potential to be one of the most sustainable products," said Matt Bertulli, a longtime waste management advocate and the CEO of Pela, an international sustainability company that makes everyday products out of everyday waste. "By purchasing one artificial tree made of sustainable products and materials, you are drastically reducing harmful products from being thrown into the environment.
Although artificial trees made in the U.S.A. are very few and far between, Gibson's words suggest that locally made trees, which likely haven't used as much fossil fuel to arrive at your doorstep, are worth the effort in the long run if you can find one.
The idea behind using an artificial tree is that it will be used repeatedly and therefore save a living tree from being cut down and subsequently heading to landfill just a few weeks later," Fletcher said. "So, if you're doing an artificial tree, the most important factor in its sustainability is to use it for as many years as possible.
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