POLLUTION BLOG

A historic collaboration to protect the health of pottery-making communities, preserve craft heritage, and promote lead-free production.  The agreement establishes a joint nationwide agenda for training, certification, outreach, and institutional strengthening.  Mexico City, December 17, 2025. — The National Fund for the Promotion of Handicrafts (FONART) and Pure Earth Mexico have signed an Interinstitutional Collaboration Agreement, marking a decisive step toward a comprehensive national strategy to...

Una colaboración histórica para proteger la salud de las comunidades alfareras, preservar el patrimonio artesanal y promover un desarrollo productivo libre de plomo. El convenio establece una agenda conjunta de capacitación, certificación, difusión y fortalecimiento institucional a nivel nacional. Ciudad...

As part of International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week 2026, Pure Earth will bring together voices from Colombia, Mexico, Peru, and Brazil to share progress, lessons, and solutions advancing prevention across the region. Every year, Pure Earth joins International Lead Poisoning...

En el marco de la Semana Internacional de Prevención de la Intoxicación por Plomo 2026, Pure Earth reunirá a voces de Colombia, México, Perú y Brasil para compartir avances, aprendizajes y soluciones que están impulsando la prevención en la región....

With great enthusiasm, Pure Earth Mexico celebrated its successful participation in the 2025 Diplomatic Cultural Bazaar, organized by the Asociación de Cónyuges de Diplomáticos A.C., on Wednesday, May 14 2025 in Mexico City. This year’s edition featured the remarkable presence...

The Australian Embassy in Mexico, led by Her Excellency Ambassador Rachel Moseley, made an official visit to the communities of San Felipe Cuapexco, Cohuecan, and Acteopan, Puebla, to witness firsthand the results of the program “Circle of Women Made of...

• 1.38 million children aged 1 to 4 (17.2% of the total population) have lead poisoning in Mexico (blood lead levels ≥5 µg/dL) according to the current Official Standard. • The population experiencing the greatest deprivations, such as living in...

More than 50 Pueblan artisans received training in modern and sustainable lead-free pottery techniques during the Pottery Knowledge Communities Meet-Up. San Bartolo Cohuecan will host a transformative event aimed at strengthening artisanal production and eliminating the use of lead in...

Lead was found in 18% of the most consumed foods by the Mexican population, including products such as rice, wheat, soy, pepper, guajillo chili, processed meats, and baby food. Researchers from Universidad Iberoamericana in Mexico City, the National Institute of...