An article from Mother Earth News, 2003 suggests that composite are safe, because they contain no arsenic or chromium. It might not be a bad idea to contact the manufacturer and inquire as to the source of wood chips...peace...jeff campbell
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:community_garden-bounces at list.communitygarden.org] On Behalf Of Andrea Jadwin Sent: Tuesday, March 27, 2007 2:07 PM To: community_garden at list.communitygarden.org Subject: [Community_garden] Using Trex for Raised Beds Interested in learning whether other community gardeners have data on using composite material (Trex or others made out of recycled wood and plastic) for raised beds. Specifically, whether there is known danger associated with growing and eating vegetables raised in these types of beds. I have searched the web somewhat but have not found strong scientific information against it. I'm not really interested in anecdotal theories or political leanings:-) Would appreciate help from anybody who can point me towards solid information about possible toxicity - or not. Thanks! Andrea Jadwin San Francisco Garden Resource Organization (SFGRO) _______________________________________________ The American Community Gardening Association listserve is only one of ACGA's services to community gardeners. To learn more about the ACGA and to find out how to join, please go to http://www.communitygarden.org To post an e-mail to the list: community_garden at list.communitygarden.org To subscribe, unsubscribe or change your subscription: http://list.communitygarden.org/mailman/listinfo/community_garden_list.commu nitygarden.org
