There are over 1,000 species of cactus and most can be found in Mexico. Two entrepreneurs have found a way to turn this hardy plant into an alternative form of leather. Desserto is out to offer sustainable alternatives to more than just the fashion industry.
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This video is the first in a series of upcoming videos that will explore the 76.345 slant angle of Universal Phi Scaling in the context of Sacred Geometry and harmonics.
The nopal cactus grows extensively throughout Mexico, being especially abundant in the central Mexican arid and semi arid regions. In Mexico there are over 3,000,000 hectares (7,400,000 acres) of land used to cultivate nopal.
This is a HUGE Prickly Pear Cow's Tongue Cactus... Cow's Tongue Prickly Pear Cactus Opuntia engelmannii var. linguiformis, Cactus Family ( Cactaceae ), Cow's Tongue Prickly Pear Cactus. Also called Cow Tongue Prickly Pear or Lengua de vaca. Our favorite name sometimes used is "Lawyers Tongue!"
Cochineals are tiny bugs that live on prickly pear cactuses. The acid in their guts makes a red dye used in textiles, cosmetics, and foods like M&Ms and Yoplait yogurt. Indigenous people across Latin America traded it for thousands of years. It can be found on the walls of archeological sites, in priceless paintings, and in the robes of kings. But today, Peru dominates the market, and Mexico’s cochineal farms are disappearing. We met a few of the country’s last farmers trying to keep the ancient tradition alive.
In this video I'm going to show you the best way to take care of your Peruvian Apple Cactus. A lot of people don't know how to properly take care of these plants and as a result they die prematurely. But with the right information, you can keep your cactus healthy and thriving for years to come. So stay tuned and I'll show you everything you need to know.
Mexico is the seventh-largest producer of oil in the world but it's committed to increasing the developing of alternative bio-fuels.
By 2024 the country wants to produce 35 percent of its energy from renewable sources. This is part of its commitment to the Paris climate change accord. Consequently, bio-fuel projects are now booming in the countryside.