Children learn the 3 R’s (reduce, reuse, recycle) in school and certainly at home, but being able to recycle while on vacation may prove to be difficult. Yes, recycling while you travel may require extra thought and effort but as my favorite elementary teacher would say, “We cannot afford to take a vacation from caring for the environment.”
Before tossing that soda can or dirty bandana in the trash think about this: it takes 100 to 400 years for things like aluminum and cloth to decompose. You might think twice when throwing away your glass bottles as glass has been found to be in perfect condition after 4,000 years in the earth.
With these statistics, it is so important that our children learn at an early age how to care for our environment, no matter where we are.
Mexico is a beautiful country, rich in resources and natural beauty, and we would like to keep it that way for generations to come. Whether you are a full time resident or here for a brief stay, it is up to all of us to follow the “leave it better than you found it” principle by disposing our trash and recyclables in the proper bins.
Because there are many people who are passionate about this movement, several local groups have been formed to educate the community and lead by example. They include Ecologico de Puerto Vallarta, A.C. and the Recyclers of Bucerias.
In Puerto Vallarta, 500 tons of garbage is generated per day and by recycling, 50 tons of that can be reduced. There is certainly more to do and if you want to get involved while you are here, check out their website (www.grupoecologico.com) for more information and scheduled events.
If you are not able to volunteer time, perhaps you will be able to dispose of your recyclable waste at the following locations:
Metal Decks
Maria Teresa Gonzalez
Revolution esq. Genaro Padilla Pitillal Cologne
Telephone: 224-1739
Cell: 322-151-9243
Armando Gutierrez
Colonia San Salvador No. 234 December 5
Telephone: 223-2570
Cell: 322-306-0856
Don Domingo “Minguillar”
Avocado Colonia Emiliano Zapata No. 663
Used Battery Recycling
CECATI Matus No. 63 Rogelio Palacios
Hidalgo 300 esq. Colonia Centro Zaragoza
Municipal Utility
Pelicanos No. 136 esq. Alondra Col. Los Sauces
Telephone: 225-9659
OXXO Stores
Glass Bottles
Esc Tec Sec # 3 ETI
Col. Emiliano Zapata No. 350 Valentín Gómez Farías
Plastics
Gregorio Espinosa
Col. Boards (behind the Police Delegation)
Wire baskets located on the city streets, especially in Cologne Pitillal.
Newspapers
Animal Collection Center
Gold Coast Colony No. 703 Linda Vista
Telephone: 293-3690
Cardboard
Col. Mojoneras (in front of the Bonafont Water Company)
Col. Ixtapa
Paper,
Cardboard, Magazines
P. José de Jesús Barraza
Abasolo No. 439 Col. El Calvario
Cell: 322-111-3463
If you are in or around Bucerias, a small town north of Puerto Vallarta, the Recyclers of Bucerias will be happy to tell you about their program. They are a “not for profit” organization that operates solely on the kindness of volunteers who collect glass, cardboard, aluminum cans and plastic.
Large wire baskets throughout the neighborhoods have been placed for collection of aluminum and plastic. Cardboard and glass will need to be dropped off at their recycling center.
The money generated from recycling is used to improve the lives of Bucerias residents.
The efforts of The Recyclers of Bucerias have already made a difference. Almost 10 tons of material has been collected, therefore making it possible to donate over $7,000 pesos!
If you would like to lend an extra pair of hands, big and small, then please contact Barry at recyclers.of.bucerias@gmail.com.
They meet every Thursday (9 am) at “The Bucerias Recycling Center” on the corner of Calle Encino and Calle Invierno. They can always use help with pick-up and sorting which only takes a few hours. If you are able to join them, please wear work clothes and bring plenty of water and insect repellant.
Because children innately care for nature, they often love the experience of recycling to help protect the environment. Being able to do it in another country is an incredibly unique experience, one that can be shared at school or with other service organizations. So, consider spending some time minimizing your family’s “environmental footprint” while enjoying the beauty of Mexico.
Before tossing that soda can or dirty bandana in the trash think about this: it takes 100 to 400 years for things like aluminum and cloth to decompose. You might think twice when throwing away your glass bottles as glass has been found to be in perfect condition after 4,000 years in the earth.
With these statistics, it is so important that our children learn at an early age how to care for our environment, no matter where we are.
Mexico is a beautiful country, rich in resources and natural beauty, and we would like to keep it that way for generations to come. Whether you are a full time resident or here for a brief stay, it is up to all of us to follow the “leave it better than you found it” principle by disposing our trash and recyclables in the proper bins.
Because there are many people who are passionate about this movement, several local groups have been formed to educate the community and lead by example. They include Ecologico de Puerto Vallarta, A.C. and the Recyclers of Bucerias.
In Puerto Vallarta, 500 tons of garbage is generated per day and by recycling, 50 tons of that can be reduced. There is certainly more to do and if you want to get involved while you are here, check out their website (www.grupoecologico.com) for more information and scheduled events.
If you are not able to volunteer time, perhaps you will be able to dispose of your recyclable waste at the following locations:
Metal Decks
Maria Teresa Gonzalez
Revolution esq. Genaro Padilla Pitillal Cologne
Telephone: 224-1739
Cell: 322-151-9243
Armando Gutierrez
Colonia San Salvador No. 234 December 5
Telephone: 223-2570
Cell: 322-306-0856
Don Domingo “Minguillar”
Avocado Colonia Emiliano Zapata No. 663
Used Battery Recycling
CECATI Matus No. 63 Rogelio Palacios
Hidalgo 300 esq. Colonia Centro Zaragoza
Municipal Utility
Pelicanos No. 136 esq. Alondra Col. Los Sauces
Telephone: 225-9659
OXXO Stores
Glass Bottles
Esc Tec Sec # 3 ETI
Col. Emiliano Zapata No. 350 Valentín Gómez Farías
Plastics
Gregorio Espinosa
Col. Boards (behind the Police Delegation)
Wire baskets located on the city streets, especially in Cologne Pitillal.
Newspapers
Animal Collection Center
Gold Coast Colony No. 703 Linda Vista
Telephone: 293-3690
Cardboard
Col. Mojoneras (in front of the Bonafont Water Company)
Col. Ixtapa
Paper,
Cardboard, Magazines
P. José de Jesús Barraza
Abasolo No. 439 Col. El Calvario
Cell: 322-111-3463
If you are in or around Bucerias, a small town north of Puerto Vallarta, the Recyclers of Bucerias will be happy to tell you about their program. They are a “not for profit” organization that operates solely on the kindness of volunteers who collect glass, cardboard, aluminum cans and plastic.
Large wire baskets throughout the neighborhoods have been placed for collection of aluminum and plastic. Cardboard and glass will need to be dropped off at their recycling center.
The money generated from recycling is used to improve the lives of Bucerias residents.
The efforts of The Recyclers of Bucerias have already made a difference. Almost 10 tons of material has been collected, therefore making it possible to donate over $7,000 pesos!
If you would like to lend an extra pair of hands, big and small, then please contact Barry at recyclers.of.bucerias@gmail.com.
They meet every Thursday (9 am) at “The Bucerias Recycling Center” on the corner of Calle Encino and Calle Invierno. They can always use help with pick-up and sorting which only takes a few hours. If you are able to join them, please wear work clothes and bring plenty of water and insect repellant.
Because children innately care for nature, they often love the experience of recycling to help protect the environment. Being able to do it in another country is an incredibly unique experience, one that can be shared at school or with other service organizations. So, consider spending some time minimizing your family’s “environmental footprint” while enjoying the beauty of Mexico.
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