Is there mold on your Christmas Tree?

Are bugs hitching a ride into your house?

Is your fake tree off-gassing toxic stuff into your air? 

Probably. 

This episode I'm the Crunchy Grinch Who Grosses You Out About Christmas! 

Learn about what the science says might be in your decorations (including your lights and ornaments) and what to do to lessen your exposure. 

Studies have shown real trees may be teaming with mold! Also bugs. Many MANY kids of bugs, bug eggs and aphids. Ewwww. 

Fake trees have problems too. I break down some issues including VOCs and lead. 

Think the pretty lights are, at least, safe. Nope. Sorry. 

From the New Crunchy Thing I Did This Week
Like being cold? Maybe you should! Check out the study. 

Further Reading and Medical Studies

Mold In Trees Study 

Mold In Your Tree? 

Respiratory Issues 

How Many Bugs Are In There? 

Lead in My Twinkle Lights?