Throwing away a Christmas tree? As for Ghent, you'll eat it from now on.

 Have you already abandoned your Christmas tree by the side of the road? Stupid, according to the group Gent Klimaatstad. You are free to eat that tree, according to the Belgian organization. That is more sustainable. However, the food agency (FAVV), the Belgian equivalent of the NVWA, is now putting an end to that.

The Flemish city has been working on sustainability for quite some time, according to the daily Het Laatste Nieuws (HLN). Still, there was surprise when the suggestion arose to simply eat your Christmas tree.

A cookbook containing recipes made using pine needles is even in circulation. For instance, you may utilize them to make sauce or butter.

The FAVV is now alerting people to the risks, even though eating them would be a much more sustainable option than discarding the dried-out tree. The food watchdog claims that Christmas trees are frequently treated with pesticides, so you shouldn't consume them.

"Christmas trees are not meant to end up in the food chain at all," an FAVV official told VRT. After all, trees are not supposed to be consumed. As a result, there are no restrictions on pesticide use, as there are with food-grade items.

Furthermore, certain coniferous species are not edible at all. VRT cites the deadly yew tree as an example. According to the broadcaster, it is also best to avoid trees that have been treated with fake snow or fire retardant spray.

Gent has the 'tip' that is discussed. It is no longer 'eet je kerstboom op', but rather how people in Scandinavia eat Christmas trees.

There is now also a warning about pesticides, which was mentioned in the original report.

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