Green is The Word, Act XIX

Ever heard of Eco-Palms?
I hadn�t either.

But as the High Priest of Green, getting prepared for
Palm Sunday is a must and being Green is of utmost
importance, so the Eco-Palm fit in perfectly.

A new program is underway in Mexico and Guatemala
where environmental groups have trained palm cutters
to cut good fronds while allowing the palm plants to
survive. That keeps the income in the pockets of the
people who cut them and maintains the habitats of
birds and other species, thus helping preserve the
forest.

Harvesters are usually paid on how many palm leaves
they cut, resulting in up to 50% or more of the palms
being discarded because of poor quality. Under the new
program, they are paid only for the quality fronds
they deliver, with the waste accounting for only 5-7%.

Approximately 300 million palm fronds are consumed in
the United States annually, with 10% going to churches
and the remainder going to florists who use them in
arrangements for weddings and funerals.

I should point out that one source claims the Eco-Palm
is "slightly more expensive" than the average palm,
whereas another source says the cost is
"more than double"....
Regardless, it seems like the Eco-Palm is doing well.

http://www.pcusa.org/palms/index.htm


Enjoy your Sunday, with a palm or not!

Curtis
High Priest of Green