- Here is a collection of articles showing the scientific and environmental differences between Real and artificial Christmas trees
- Conclusion: Christmas Trees are the Environmental Choice
Get real. That’s the answer to whether to buy a real Christmas tree or an artificial one, according to research done by the David Suzuki Foundation
- Environment Canada’s Biosphere: Environment Museum
- Clean Nova Scotia, a non profit organization to improve the environment
- The Annual Christmas Tree Debate
- Environment Canada asked their specialists to consider the issue of Real vs. Artificial Christmas trees
- Should I buy a real Christmas tree or an artificial one?
- Dr. Patrick Moore; Co-founder and former president of Greenpeace, PhD in ecology, BSc in forest biology
- Real or Artificial Christmas Trees?
- Read about PVC, Polyvinyl Chloride, used to make artificial needles and other parts of artificial trees
PVC article at Wikipedia Dangers of PVC Center for Health, Environment and Justice, NYC
- The US National Christmas Tree Association has weighed the environmental sides to both real and artificial trees
Making An Eco-Friendly Choice: The Environmental Debate Settled
- The Christmas Tree Farmers of Ontario have explored this subject as well
Why should I choose a REAL Christmas tree?
- The Smithsonian Museum, Making your holiday tree Eco Friendly
- According to Newsweek Magazine: It’s time to start planning for an eco-friendly holiday. Turn down the lights, and use a real tree
- Noël Vert: French Article outlining positive effects of Christmas tree operations