18 February 11 · 0 comments | Local, Fresh, Healthy | I n early summer it’s mango mania around Puerto Vallarta , on Mexico’s central Pacific coast. Visitors may assume industrial agriculture has not invaded developing countries such as Mexico. Organic farming and ranching are big business in Mexico, and growing fast. MORE >>

The United States receives many imports from Mexico on a daily basis, including possibly water. The Colorado River, which tends to often go through periods of drought, has spawned concern from both  Mexico and the U.S. The reason? Both countries are currently dependent on the Colorado River for water. MORE >>

New Mexico is a place of converging cultures, a state where ranch lands border Native American reservations; where filmmakers, skiers, and artists flock; where Hispanics and descendants of Spanish conquistadors live together, along with 19 sovereign Native American nations. Communities are already doing this stuff, and have been for decades. MORE >>

Cancun , Mexico , is such a place, and now at last you can stay green. Rainforest Alliance salutes Mexico’s Mayakoba Costa Maya Mexico: green on the beach Mexico’s Costa Maya: green on the beach Mexico’s Riviera Maya: the green zone Isla Mujeres: green on the island of women. No problema! MORE >>

With Mexico City’s 9 million plus population, this plastic bag ban will prevent millions and millions of bags from becoming litter. Plastic bags are the largest form of litter to our oceans. It will also reduce plastic bags being produced which means less oil used. The domino effect of green! It’s time to go reusable! MORE >>