>[!NOTE]+ Meta Author:: Aline Suárez del Real Reference::https://globalpressjournal.com/americas/mexico/plastic-is-out-ixtle-is-in/ Date:: 2021-09-21 Tags:: #warp/webpage #Mexico RelatedNotes:: [[Environmental value of craft]] ### Summary The Wada artisan group from the Hñahñu community in Mexico have long produced products like bags and brushes using Ixtle fibres derived from the agave plant. However they are concerned about the zero waste movement's renewed interest in their products as an alternative to plastic goods. They feel this may place pressure on them to mass produce their goods and also disadvantage the environment.