A natural tree The biggest effect on the environment is when you throw it out. If it's grown in your area, it isn't transported far. If it's in a pot, you can use it again next year. It's better for the environment to burn it than to bury it under the ground. An artificial tree The biggest effect on the environment is when it is made. If it's made in China, it's transported a long way to the UK. You can reuse it year after year. It can't be recycled, so it's usually buried under the ground. https://339efcb25eb75e967b0d-ff8eeadd950d51fd1fc939dca75b3973.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/assets_default.swf