Narrator: The quest for the perfect tree is a rite of the holiday season ... Meanwhile, a roll of green PVC plastic winds its way towards a roller equipped with many circular cutters.

Every year, the Christmas tree debate returns: Is it better to cut down a natural tree for a short-lived holiday display, or use an artificial one made from non-recyclable plastic? The answer is n ...

For an artificial Christmas tree that’s attractive ... and while they’re both types of plastic, there are key differences between them. PVC needles are flat rectangles with a papery texture ...

Christmas motifs also appeared in the cutting-edge magazine ... The holidays are around the corner! A plastic tree won’t lose its needles on the carpet, will decorate the apartment for many years to ...

Real Christmas trees are also compostable. Artificial trees, however, can't be recycled and often end up in landfills. They require iron for their metal stems and petroleum for their plastic needles.

Lewis and Clark Community College students highlight plastic waste by creating a Christmas tree from recycled bottles.

Remember, live Christmas trees can be replanted in your garden ... Though some believe it should go in the plastic waste bin, this is a common misconception. It turns out that artificial trees ...