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EPISODE · Dec 12, 2025 · 9 MIN

Real vs. artificial Christmas trees: Which is better for the environment?

from Lake Effect Spotlight · host WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

During the holiday season, picking out a live Christmas tree is a tradition for many families. But according to a survey from the American Christmas Tree Association, more than 80% of households will opt for a fake tree. So, which is better for the environment – cutting a new tree every year or reusing a fake one? Lake Effect's Audrey Nowakowski is joined by Stefan Schnitzer, a professor of ecology at Marquette University to find out. 

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