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 ...

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.

Everyone loves the smell of a freshly cut Christmas tree, but the vast majority of them get thrown away or taken to the tip. So, would a plastic tree be better for the environment? Listener ...