This lack of genetic variety makes plants highly susceptible to pests, fungi and diseases, and therefore large quantities of insecticides and other pesticides are applied to the crops. In fact, bananas are sprayed with more pesticides compared to other tropical fruit because of the fruit's thick peel.
Are bananas environmentally friendly?
In terms of sustainability, bananas have a fairly low environmental impact. This is due to their low carbon footprint which is estimated at 0.48 kg COe per kilo. If we compare this to UK tomatoes (grown in greenhouses) which are 2.5 kg COe per kilo, this seems quite small.
Why do bananas have a high carbon footprint?
Cargo ships transporting bananas generate important GHG emissions, especially if using low-cost and low-quality fuel. Different producing and trading companies reported that maritime transport represented around half of their total CO2 emissions, which explains why export bananas have a more important carbon footprint.
Which fruit is bad for the environment?
The least sustainable fruits include strawberries, avocados, cranberries, pineapples, peaches, bananas, and papayas. Especially their high water consumption, their carbon footprints, and the use of pollutants have a negative impact on our environment and give these fruits their low sustainability ratings.
How much CO2 does a banana produce?
Amount of CO2 Gas One Banana is equivalent to 0.06m3 of CO2 Gas.
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