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Text and photos by Erika Jiménez / Ecology and Environment Department of the Municipality of Ensenada El Closet de Teté is a company that sells reusable and disposable products that are biodegradable.
This article was translated by Manuel Eduardo Mendoza and Amairani Márquez
PLASTIC FREE FAIR The campaign Plastic Free Ensenada (Ensenada Libre de Plásticos in Spanish) aims to promote and support strategies that reduce the problem of single-use plastic pollution in the city of Ensenada, Baja California. The actions of this campaign are the result of the active participation between civil society and government organizations.
To date, there have been three events of the Plastic Free Fair in the facilities of the city council of Ensenada, and 14 companies have participated (producers or suppliers) to promote alternatives to single-use plastics.
The Plastic Free Fair was held in the facilities of the city council of Ensenada
In the most recent Plastic Free Fair, 14 companies from Ensenada participated, offering alternatives to the use of disposable plastics.
The goal of these fairs is to promote the use of reusable, compostable and low environmental impact products to replace disposable plastics. Products like straws (steel, glass or bamboo), fabric bags, reusable water bottles, cloth diapers, take-away containers made from plants (corn starch, wheat straw, cane, avocado seed or seashell), are some examples of the products offered on this fair.
Ecolibrí sells reusable fabric bags.
Contact Erika Jiménez Hernández Phone number: (646) 172 34 52 Email: ensenadalibredeplasticos@gmail.com Diori’s Bazar offers BPA-free cloth diapers, diaper supplies and nursing necklaces.
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