Environmental training in schools, workplaces and community centers
Implementation of continuous environmental training programs for the population through educational institutions at all levels, from preschool to university.
Environmental Education
Education for Conservation
Environmental education represents one of the fundamental pillars of Equipo Verde Huatulco.
Through permanent programs and campaigns, social awareness is promoted about the importance of environmental conservation, responsible use of natural resources, and citizen participation.
Through initiatives such as EarthCheck and the Code of Customs for Sustainable Development, activities are developed to strengthen environmental culture in the educational, tourism, business, and community sectors, inviting all social actors to commit to caring for the natural environment and sustainable development of the region.
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Our actions in pictures
Environmental and sustainability conferences and talks
Conferences and talks have been opened in the same social and productive sectors in order to train, raise awareness and inform the population on sustainable development.
Installation of the collection center for waste separation and transfer
Program started in 2005 called Sábados de Acopio (Collection Saturdays), which ran for four years with the goal of raising awareness among the population about waste separation.
Participatory program for solid waste separation and collection
Following the Sábados de Acopio program, the first Temporary Collection and Transfer Center was installed where the population can drop off separated waste any day and at any time.
Collection, separation and containment of batteries
Local community programs have been developed to prevent batteries from ending up in landfills, beaches, parks and gardens, always seeking proper final disposal.
Children's workshops for reuse of solid waste
As part of the Sábado de Acopio programs, children's workshops for waste reuse were implemented in parallel, including the creation of various ornaments.
Composting workshops
As part of waste reduction programs, composting workshops using vegetable organic waste have been implemented in the main hotels of the tourist development.
Reforestation and mangrove conservation
Within the beach certification programs of the Huatulco Clean Beaches Committee, participation in mangrove reforestation has helped ensure their conservation.
Tetrapack reuse workshops with communities for roof waterproofing
As part of waste reuse programs, communities have been engaged in reusing tetrapack waste as a protective material for roofs and wooden walls.
Permanent park, beach and garden cleanup programs
Coordination and participation in conservation and cleanup programs for parks and gardens with the Huatulco Clean Beaches and Local Agenda 21 committees, maintaining major beach cleanups.
Outreach through radio interviews, press conferences, e-newsletters and web
Permanent participation is maintained with print, radio and television media as tools to keep the community informed, as well as the website and electronic newsletters.
Participation in national and international environmental events
Permanent participation in various national and international environmental commemorative events to raise awareness and educate the local population.
Permanent environmental advertising and children's campaigns
As part of outreach and awareness efforts, campaigns related to actions such as 'Separating… has never been so easy' and the environmental actions of Gucháchì are maintained.
Joint campaigns with hotels and government institutions
In collaboration with the Federal Government, State Government and the Hotels and Motels Association of Bahías de Huatulco, various environmental outreach campaigns have been implemented for local and tourist populations.
Presence of Gucháchì (EVH mascot) at environmental and biodiversity events
The Equipo Verde Huatulco mascot participates in the different local environmental events that are continuously held in the region.
Promotion of business environmental certification programs
Collaboration with various local committees and the private sector in implementing environmental certification programs such as Environmental Quality, Clean Tourist Destination and EarthCheck.
Active participation in committees
Local Agenda 21, Copalita Tonameca River Basin, Huatulco Tourism Promotion, Municipal Maritime-Terrestrial Federal Zone, Huatulco Clean Beaches, Health and Huatulco Tourism Promotion.
Participation in Huatulco Airport, Huatulco National Park and Oaxacan Coast Basin councils
Active presence in the main collegiate bodies for environmental and tourism decision-making in the region, strengthening governance and sustainability-oriented decisions.
Join the Change!
At Equipo Verde Huatulco we believe sustainability is built with everyone's participation. We invite you to learn about our programs, collaborate in our initiatives and be part of the actions that drive a more sustainable future for Bahías de Huatulco and the Oaxacan coast.