Artificial Christmas trees are made of PVC (polyvinyl chloride). PVC is a durable and lightweight plastic used in carpet, flooring, furniture, tents, auto parts, water and sewage pipes and electrical lines. PVC is the plastic of choice for so many applications because it's cost-efficient, durable and fire-resistant, among other benefits.

Artificial Christmas trees utilize an extremely high quality PVC for the durability required to help an artificial tree last 20 or more years.

If asked about the Health Impacts of PVC.

This study was to focus on the lifecycle impacts of an artificial christmas tree as compared to a live cut christmas tree. Health impacts were not part of the study and we cannot speak to those.

If asked about the flammability of PVC in Christmas Trees.

This study was to focus on the lifecycle impacts of an artificial christmas tree as compared to a live cut christmas tree. Flammability was not part of the study and we cannot speak to those.