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[VIDEO] Experiments in small space gardening in Mexico City

June 18June 18Posted in Garden & NatureTagged composting, contianer gardening, diy, experiment, garden, gardening, herbs, huerto romita, hydroponics, mexico, Mexico City, permaculture, rainwater harvest, small space, square foot garden, urban gardening, vertical garden, watering system2 Comments

[VIDEO] Experiments in small space gardening in Mexico City

In the ruins of an old storage building, young urban farmers in Mexico City’s Roma District are experimenting with how to grow efficiently, and easily, in a small space. They share their experiments in square foot gardening, DIY vertical gardens, permaculture, herb spirals, hydroponics, rainwater catchment, and vermicomposting.

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Mexicans flock to recycle plastic bottles in exchange for food vouchers via @guardianeco

July 26October 29Posted in Man & Nature, PlasticTagged Carlos Quintero, environment, erika rodriguez, food, Landfill, Market, Mexico City, Plastic bottle, Recycling, the guardian, voucher, Waste, Waste managementLeave a comment

Since Mexico City closed a huge landfill, residents have warmed to recycling – but the rest of the waste system is yet to catch up

Bordo Poniente landfill — The Bordo Poniente landfill outside Mexico City. It was shut down 19 months ago to be replaced by a modern waste management plant. Photograph: Reuters

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