With the holiday season underway, people are once again deciding between a fresh-cut or artificial Christmas tree.

While both options fill living rooms, sustainability experts say one of them is far better for the environment — and it’s not the one many people expect.

At Sullivan Hardware and Garden in Indianapolis, Christmas tree sales are already brisk.

“We have a large seasonal business which includes fresh-cut Christmas trees and artificial trees,” said Pat Sullivan, President of the hardware and garden store.

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Millions of families buy a tree each year, but the environmental impact varies widely depending on whether they choose real or fake.

“When looking at options, it sometimes seems like the more sustainable option is to get a fake tree that you can use for

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