| Oh Christmas Tree, Are You As Green As Can Be? |
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| Written by Kiki Hubbard | |
| Monday, 08 December 2008 | |
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Just how much pesticide residue mixes with holiday cheer as we huddle around live Christmas trees each year? Nobody knows for sure, experts say, which is why more tree farmers are sparing their customers the risk. Last year, more than 31 million Christmas trees were sold in the U.S., equaling $1.3 billion. That's a lot of foliage in our foyers. Thankfully, pesticide use on tree plantations has been cut in half over the last 10 years, says a North Carolina State University plant pathologist who surveyed growers in western North Carolina. Still, families have noticed a difference in their children's allergies when chemical-free trees take the stage compared to those applied with pesticides. Small-scale growers are more likely to cut their pesticide use before large plantations (though some large-scale operations are making the switch). So, a tip: If you purchase your tree from a local tree farm, you can ask if and how much pesticides were used. You don't have the same luxury when buying a tree from a big box store or garden center lot, which typically stock trees shipped from the largest plantations. Most trees come from farms in Oregon, North Carolina, Michigan and Canada, where they're grown in monocultures and become more susceptible to pests and disease. What's cool is that some farms are seeing the importance of growing their trees sustainably, including managing added nutrients for waterways and conserving wildlife habitat. In Oregon, two farms started the Coalition of Environmentally Conscious Growers to certify environmentally friendly Christmas trees that are grown under careful management of pests, runoff, and weeds. For links to local tree farms, see page two of the Times article listed below. Source: New York Times Comments (17)
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It's true what our moms said...we are what we eat. In fact, it's truer than they thought. What I eat doesn't just affect me anymore, it affects all of us.
Unfortunately, the story of food can sometimes be complicated. But envirovores help each other out...which is why this blog will be bringing you news, tips, and information about food and the environment every step of the way.
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