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10 Tips for Green Travel on the Riviera Maya

In 2010, best estimates from the Mexico Tourism Board tell us that over 10 million people passed through the Cancun International Airport. This number considers foreign and domestic passengers including tourists, business travelers and general transit Read More...
Posted Friday, April 22, 2011 2:11 PM by Rob Kinnon | 0 Comments

Go Green on the Riviera Maya - 10 Money and Energy Saving Tips

Although the COP16 Climate Change Summit is nearly wrapping up in Cancun, it seems the whole Yucatan Peninsula is still on the Go Green bandwagon. There are special programs going on in the schools to educate the next generation of energy consumers about Read More...
Posted Wednesday, December 08, 2010 11:57 AM by Rob Kinnon | 1 Comments

Ak Lu'um Presented to the Municipal Govt. of Solidaridad as a Featured Eco-Project

On Monday, I was invited to attend a conference with local environmental groups presenting their various projects to the local media and representatives from the Office of Environmental Affairs for the Municipal Government of Solidaridad. Held in the grand auditorium of the Municipal Plaza, six eco initiatives were presented for the consideration of the assembly including Ak Lu'um International School and their 1st annual "Eco-Reto", a challenge for local families to design and build the best eco-friendly toy. Read More...
Posted Wednesday, November 10, 2010 1:08 PM by Rob Kinnon | 1 Comments

Hacienda Tres Rios Hosts Permaculture Conference

Recently, my pal Mitch and I enrolled in an interesting conference to be held over a weekend at the nearby Hacienda Tres Rios Resort . Having had the good fortune to be a guest at the resort for previous events, I had a feeling that this would be an interesting Read More...
Posted Thursday, October 28, 2010 10:48 AM by Rob Kinnon | 1 Comments

Papalote Students Get a Lesson in the 3 "R"s

Recently, several of the Primary classes from the El Papalote School were invited to visit the new and improved Parque la Ceiba . It has been almost a year since I have taken the time to visit the park and I was impressed with the changes. A beautiful Read More...
Posted Monday, October 18, 2010 9:56 PM by Rob Kinnon | 1 Comments

Ak Lu’um International School Opens Their New Jungle Campus in Playa del Carmen!

After a very successful second year in their temporary Campestre home, Ak Lu’um International School inaugurated their beautiful new and permanent jungle campus with a well attended Open House. A small ceremony of was performed to give thanks and Read More...
Posted Thursday, August 21, 2008 1:46 PM by Rob Kinnon | 3 Comments

Going Green - Composting at Home

Growing up in upstate New York, I was fortunate to live on 20 beautiful acres. Much of the property was wooded provided me with hours of tree climbing, exploring and make believe fun, Several acres were dedicated to grazing land for my beloved horses Read More...
Posted Friday, August 08, 2008 11:33 AM by Rob Kinnon | 6 Comments

Recycling Reminder - Friday August 1, 2008

Just a friendly reminder that this Friday, August 1st recyclable items will be accepted at the following locations: Playa del Carmen - Centro - Plaza 28 de Julio (Municipal Plaza) 8:30am - 4:00pm Cruz de los Servicios - Casa de la Cultura 9:00 am - 1:00pm Read More...
Posted Wednesday, July 30, 2008 9:39 PM by Rob Kinnon | 0 Comments

Recycling Drive - July 19, 2008

Hello Playa friends and family! There will be a big recycling drive tomorrow, Saturday July 19 at Parque la Ceiba. The goal is to collect 30 tons of recyclable materials!! The following items will be accepted at the park from 9:00am - 4:00pm. Cans Glass Read More...
Posted Thursday, July 17, 2008 3:13 PM by Rob Kinnon | 0 Comments

Recycling in Playa del Carmen - How are we doing in 2008?

Over the past four years, I have seen the concept of recycling evolve from a "silly notion" promoted only by a bunch of "gringos" to a full on Cultural Revolution. Rarely a day goes by that I don't receive an email from someone, Read More...
Posted Monday, July 07, 2008 7:26 AM by Rob Kinnon | 6 Comments

Recycling Reminder - July 4th 2008

Just a reminder to everyone that this Friday July 4th, at the Municipal Plaza, they will be accepting recyclable items. I also have made inquiries with the directors of Parque la Ceiba to see if they are taking recycling on a regular basis. Laurab on Read More...
Posted Thursday, July 03, 2008 11:14 AM by Rob Kinnon | 2 Comments

Recycling in Playa del Carmen

This Friday marks the last day that Papalote will be accepting recyclable materials on campus. For those of you wondering where we should now take our recycling, please read the following information from el Dirección del Medio Ambiente. Who: Everyone Read More...
Posted Thursday, June 05, 2008 8:42 AM by Rob Kinnon | 0 Comments

Parque La Ceiba - The Heart of Playa del Carmen

Aptly named for the Mayan tree of life, Parque La Ceiba is breathing new life into our community. Inaugurated officially in mid-March yet still a work in progress, Parque La Ceiba is a refreshing oasis in a city that seems bound and determined to cover Read More...
Posted Wednesday, May 07, 2008 9:04 AM by Rob Kinnon | 4 Comments