[Community_garden] Using Trex for Raised Beds

[George Campbell]

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

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[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)

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