Chris Slade wrote:
>Possibly they are considering the environmental pollution that is  associated
>with the use of plastic throughout its lifespan, especially the  beginning
>and the end.


As stated in my original message:
> The focus is not just on product quality but also on sustaining bees'
vitality and health as well as beekeeper's impact on the environment. 

On the other hand, how can anyone consider the raising of bees inside
plastic combs to be natural? Or even producing honey in plastic combs?

Having plastic foundation is one thing (thought the EU forbids even this),
since the rest of the comb is natural beeswax. But a complete comb made of
plastic? Who would want that? 

By the way, when burning hives to control foulbrood, plastic frames are a
nightmare. A nightmare which pales in comparison with the thought of burning
up entire Styrofoam hives. Does anyone know how to disinfect these?

pb

pb

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