Puerto Escondido's Problem | Is this Mexican beach town sustainable?

This Plastic Pollution Documentary is an independent project created by OutLawes. If you want to visit or travel to Puerto Escondido as a backpacker or tourist, watch this to learn more about the impacts that tourism have upon this travel hotspot.
These are the organisations you can be supporting. Reach out on Instagram to get involved!
Jesus Omar @JunglaPlastica_ac
Ana Kong @Mareslimpioslab
Travis King @traviskingtravels (Amigos De Reciclaje Puerto Escondido)
Puerto Escondido is the epitome of a Latin American beach town currently facing an unsustainable plastic crisis.
Puerto’s livelihood is at risk as growing tourism and population numbers contribute to growing waste.
We investigated what is currently happening in Puerto Escondido and what efforts are being made to change the narrative.
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00:00 This is Puerto Escondido
01:20 Warning Graphic Content
02:08 The Setup
04:45 The Dump
10:48 Who is helping
16:02 How you can help

[@Outlawes]

This short film took 4 months of planning, filming and editing to produce. We are super proud of it and we really hope you like it. If you do, consider liking and sharing it would mean alot to us.

[@jenniewilliams1668]

Yes, I'm here in Puerto Escondido now - the airbnb kindly left me 2 plastic bottles of water in the fridge. If instead, they had left a 5 gallon reusable container of water with a spigot I would have started off on the right foot. My heart goes out to the people working in the dump.

[@Outlawes]

@@jenniewilliams1668 thanks for raising this point! Of course, hotel owners should take responsibility along side all of us to to protect our planet. If they have a suggestion box, maybe let them know?

[@cabras61]

Great film, yes that fish scene was a heartbreaker. For travelers remember to bring a water bottle, street vendors will happily fill it up with their garaphons, big reusable water bottles, for free or a few pesos. I am less for recycling and more for rejecting plastic whenever you can. I am a convert to Mexican homemade bar shampoo for example...

[@Outlawes]

Thankyou so much for your kind support! You’re so right with your suggestions 🙏

[@HeartCompassAdventures]

We agree to reject plastic when ever you can. It almost seems rude because the people are so quick to bag everything, get you a straw and cant seem to understand not wanting another little plastic bottle of water, but its worth it. In our opinion The whole planet needs a just say no to single use plastic campaign. ✨🌈❤️

[@erikkarl4057]

I absolutely support this initiative, working with Jungla Plásticos for many years now. At my business (a hostel) I have reduced plastic waste by around 90% with two simple actions: 1) a tab water filter system, which is not cheap but pays off over the years. I sell refillable bottles for a small price 2) ordering everything from producers in reusable glass bottles - they have it in their system, you just need to ask for it

[@Outlawes]

Thanks for your message, this is very important for business/hotel owners to hear, really hope others follow in your footsteps 🙏

[@NilO_D]

I hope the seaside town is well maintained. That's great. Keep our meeting! 👍 428 Watch the video to the end. Have a happy day today!

[@mauihowey]

Very good video of the pollution that we humans make, this puts into perspective how much damage all these plastics cause, nice to see everyone that are out cleaning it up and recycling……liked and subbed

[@Outlawes]

Thanks so much for your support! It really means a lot that people are watching and responding to this powerful issue 🙌

[@Mckennatravelz]

Congratulations guys.... the editing, story telling and sound affects are AMAZING and I will forward your video (Instagram). The plastic inside the fish is an eye opener 😳

[@Outlawes]

We appreciate this so much! Everyone seems to be talking about the fish scene, hope we can encourage some change!

[@peterlawes4869]

Puerto Escondido's "Sustainable Problem" is also a worldwide ECO problem which for some is being ignored, public awareness needs to be re-addressed if we are to co-exist and save our planet. ECO education should be a part of the school curriculum, TV, Radio and other media communications must play their part. Governments need to make companies aware of their non-recycling products and to make provisions where necessary. A worthy documentary special that could be accepted by the education authorities to be shown in Schools and Event Shows. Effects of ECO waste is a serious concern for all, it's remarkable to hear that small independents can make a difference, with limited funding and the determination to make a better world needs to be commended.

[@Outlawes]

Thanks Dad, couldn’t agree more! We have actually had some response from local school here to sh or the documentary and it has sparked a lot of conversations in the town including being talked about on the local radio. Hopefully it’s the start of some change!

[@Hammocktraveller]

First put bins to collect. Now there is no choice then trop away.

[@sullistyachannel9908]

Hello my dear friend...Beautiful sharing👍👍.big reosable water bottles,thank you🥰🥰

[@Outlawes]

Thanks for your support my friend!

[@pxmwaterman6904]

You guys are heroes what you did its just the start of a revolution , thing will change soon , you started this thanks for that

[@Outlawes]

We bloody hope this is the start of the plastic revolution for Puerto and other Latin American towns! It’s has definitely sparked conversations throughout the town which is a good start

[@thetravellingwelshman]

Wow I love that you've actually interviewed locals on the ground floor like this, so fascinating to get their unique perspective! Such a shame to see the destruction the tourist industry has brought the this wonderful little town!

[@marcomontes4534]

Si que la generación de residuos sólidos es un problema mayúsculo, y espero que pueda minimizar. Pero la costa entera tiene otro problema considero de igual o mayor magnitud, la expansión de la mancha urbana, la deforestación para la venta de terrenos y obvio es un negocio gordo por que son terrenos valuados en dólares dirigidos a un mercado como bien dice el video depredador, por que quienes tenemos un poco de conciencia no nos es atractivo una propiedad sin ningún árbol siquiera, aunado a que no todos pueden acceder a precios exorbitantes. En fin asi como se aborda el problema de los residuos tambien se comience hacer conciencia sobre la propagación de la urbanización descontrolada.

[@Mas0808]

Exacto, la gentrificación es un gran problema.

[@aramatkinson]

This was so powerful, really eye opening seeing what came out of that fish. Good on the locals for trying to take action. Beautifully told by you guys!

[@Outlawes]

Thanks so much! Yeah this project took us several months but it really paid off 🙌

[@HolidayAnimationStudio]

*_Hello. Wonderful job, my dear friend! You'll get a lot more people liking this. I LIKE your video_* 💓

[@PlanFree]

Thank you for putting in the huge amount of effort to create this short film, and for sharing it with us!

[@charliegleeson8046]

im so pleased how much attention this video is getting. great works to everyone involved

[@Outlawes]

Thanks! We’re actually overwhelmed by the positive response. It’s really opening people’s eyes to their plastic use.

[@traveladvisorak6065]

The beach looks good. Its a shame to see so much dump around, throwing it in sea has its own drawbacks. We all need to be responsible towards throwing the waste. Its good that you highlighted.

[@Outlawes]

Thanks I’m glad you can take something away from the film 🙏

[@sherylinibizavlogs1868]

A very informative video. This help the people to be aware of the reality and how to be concern to nature. Liked👍 new friend

[@Outlawes]

Thankyou for your nice words

[@walkingwithtamson]

It's a terrible toll plastic takes. Great to see folks doing something about it 😃

[@Outlawes]

Yeah I’m sure there’s amazing projects a over the world trying to do the same!

[@loveforafrica7310]

*What a beautiful beach. The waves are so nice and the scenery is so beautiful. Watching the video gives me healing. Thank you for sharing a wonderful video.💖👍🙏*

[@RodKrisBisdakMotovlog]

Woooooooowww superb and definitely a true paradise. Keep it up and more vidz to come my friend. Have a wonderful day ahead my friend

[@Outlawes]

Thanks man, we have another two documentary’s from Puerto coming out in the next couple of weeks!

[@celineklein]

amazing short film 👏🏻 thanks for your work guys and for spreading consciousness concerning these horrible topics. I lived in Puerto Escondido for 2 months and didn't notice the problem... the fish scene is heartbreaking

[@Outlawes]

Yes it’s one of the problems Puerto and many other beach towns around the world face. Thanks for your support and hopefully with help from the community change will come!

[@OliverBoehmlaender]

Again and again to see new interesting details on your videos. I liked it, have a nice week!!!!!!

[@Outlawes]

Aww that means a lot 🙌

[@ervinslens]

Drone shots are just another level here. Fantastically narrated too.

[@Outlawes]

Thanks and thanks! Jack’s drone skills and my script writing really work well tougher ;)

[@calmmusicforsleep]

*Really thanks to you guys! Thanks for sharing! Have a great day!*

[@maxdexpeditions]

Jack did a great job filming, and I love Tamara's narration. Definitely, the 4months of hard work reflects the quality of this short film. It's nice to see all the people trying to make a difference in their own way. Keep the fire burning, guys! I'll be around 🤙🏼

[@Outlawes]

Thanks so much for your message! By trade, I (Tamara) am a journalist and Jack is a videographer, so we certainly put our skills to good use here. We really appreciate your support 🙌

[@Roadmap2Adventures]

This documentary video is phenomenal. Amazing job with the interviewing and putting together this important story.

[@JuliTravel]

Amazing video 😍 A very thought-provoking video about nature conservation. Thank you for great sharing ✨✨

[@arunram5628]

I could see some very amazing editing and the story telling is just top notch. Great footages as always. Loved this video alot. Thanks for sharing :)

[@Outlawes]

Thankyou!!!

[@earsandideas7266]

What a beautiful piece of thought-provoking film. Thank you for taking the time.

[@Outlawes]

We really appreciate your message! Thankyou!

[@o.bsoutdoors3871]

Absolutely outstanding guys👏. You are very talented film makers and deserve huge recognition and success 🙌. Thank you for drawing attention to this huge worldwide problem. Your film could be shown on mainstream television and should be in our opinion! Can't wait for your next video, huge fans. Take care, Shell and Pete

[@Outlawes]

Shell and Pete this message means the world! Thanks for watching and supporting our endeavours. Oh we’re certainly dreaming of mainstream TV one day…. Netflix here we come ;) back on the grind for the next doco now!

[@o.bsoutdoors3871]

@@Outlawes we can't wait to see what you make next, and yes Netflix would be lucky to have you both😊👍

[@EditingNinja1]

Great video!! Congratulations for creating this! 👍😍

[@estamosatiempomx9638]

Gracias compartirnos este documental, y gracias por darle voz y difusión a estas problemáticas tan importantes que acechan a nuestro hermoso y amado país. Esta es una realidad no sólo en Puerto Escondido, es algo que sucede en la mayoría de las ciudades de México y es muy importante que cada vez más personas lo sepan y entiendan, para poder unirnos a favor de un cambio empezando desde donde estamos. Gracias por esto, ¡lo compartiremos! un abrazo.

[@Mansoortastic]

Beautiful shot video. Watching this video makes me wonder how much work you have put. Thank you for the beautiful experience.

[@Outlawes]

Thanks it took 4months in total to Create and we are very happy with the conversations it has sparked within the community

[@HarrySibajumerah]

what a beautiful beach. and your presentation is very good. thanks for this meaningful video

[@gabrielagoeckner350]

Lo vi en su presentación en Punta Origen y me encantó! Son unos creativos de primer nivel y esperemos que sean un catalista de los cambios que necesitamos efectuar ya!

[@Jose.Ferreira]

Awesome work my friend! Congratulations!👌👏👏👏 I loved it, you have one more friend here to support your work. Have a great day!

[@Outlawes]

Thanks appreciate the support, we have more video on the way!

[@pragyalifestyles]

Nice sharing friend 👍👍👍👍

[@introkoreawalkingtour4572]

I love this kind of video.💙💙💖💖💚💚🍒🍒🍒 Thank you so much for uploading the video. My friend !!!

[@Outlawes]

Thanks for your kind kind words!

[@rekafeher6666]

thanks for the great documentary, I spent a couple of days in Puerto Escondido and was shocked about the amount of garbage lying around and swimming was sometimes disgusting with all the trash in the ocean. It is heartbreaking because it is such a beautiful town and the pristine beaches are like a dream! I am planning to return in September and I will reach out to some of you to help out for a couple of weeks. Take care and thanks for all the hard work for sustainable development!❤

[@oohsidomi]

Buenisimo trabajo! Really important for this place 🤞🤞

[@roven7916]

This is cool! I like your ideas you put us in new perspective. You got it right from the start! I felt your potential for continuity. I just became your fans! Exchange is just a virtual courteous gesture of appraisal.

[@karinanavarrete4356]

Excelente video. Educación e información es lo que necesitamos. Gracias por su trabajo. Comparto. ❣️

[@MihaiGoRunning]

Wow, amazing clip dear friend! Fully watched and subscribed! Best wishes!

[@Outlawes]

Thanks so much Mihai! Looking forward to seeing more of your videos too 🙌

[@projectstory4999]

wow. this is so moving. that fish scene, the children at the dump. There amount of work to recycle. Thanks for sharing.

[@indianfoodandlifevlog]

It's lovely to see other countries lifestyle and there food I always want to explore nice video stay connected for more video👍

[@fernandezcuisinevlog9718]

What a great film and yeah there is alot of damage on earth because of the trash that is every where this video is so interesting,im a new subscriber and a new friend of yours God bless you all😁

[@FinnDelMundoTravel]

Great video by the way!! I had to subscribe!! 👌😀

[@CarolandDerek]

Nicely put together with good editing. Thank you for showing what was inside that fish. 😢 It’s a shame we do not look after our Planet 🌎

[@Outlawes]

Thanks so much for your suppport! Yes we were worried the fish scene was a little graphic, but at the same time that’s what makes it powerful.

[@huongtoituonglai24]

Great sharing good bless my dear friend stay connected and nice place 💎💎

[@holidayexpertscrete]

Congratulations for the pro level documentary video and for the subject you choosed!keep on good work!

[@Outlawes]

Thanks a lot, we have two new documentary’s coming from Puerto Escondido and are already planning our next ones

[@OSMOneStepMore]

Hi Tamara and Jack. This is just a great video but in same time it is a big alert what we are doing to our planet. Take care and see you. 😊🤗

[@kaluarajourney7173]

a film that provides an understanding to make our earth return to heaven, the spirit continues for the warriors of the earth.👍👍👍

[@debsmostexcellentadventure5353]

Really enjoyed this video,and such a lovely channel ,new fan here.Have a lovely week ahead and stay safe debs xx......

[@jeannettegavran4643]

Thank you for this very informative film and thank those involved for their tireless commitment to our common environment.

[@Outlawes]

Thanks, these people are doing gods work!

[@andyjones679]

Staying in PE right now thank you for sharing this important information!

[@phillypam]

Gratitude with Love to each One consciously taking responsibility for our Mother Earth and BEautiful Puerto Escondido.

[@Outlawes]

Let’s help change and improve this beautiful community for the better 💪

[@DesiKhanaykitchen]

Wow nice sharing Stay blessed and connected

[@Giahomemadeproductions]

It’s such beautiful work! Well done! I loved it. You got one more follower.

[@asmrrelaxationtv8673]

Wonderful Content. Thank You For Sharing. have a nice day!❤👍

[@Outlawes]

Woohoo thanks for supporting us!

[@rugesuiyue2558]

Great movie/MV, so beautifully photographed and video taped, yet the warning is important. I think with peoples' effort like what you are doing, the coastal line will be more sustainable. Thank you very much for your effort to save the world.

[@Outlawes]

Thanks so much for your message and sharing your support with us! You’re right, I hope our efforts will make a change one day!

[@greenswat924official4]

Beautiful video sharing ❤ I love it I am your new subscriber dear friend 😊

[@ponyrang]

Wow, that's a great video. I will always cheer for you in Korea I'm looking forward to a great video. Have a nice day.

[@reyvanotv7580]

Sungguh indah banget pemandanganya.salam silaturohmi bosku

[@travel_nature_and_life]

A very good job ! As good as it is important. Stunning in many ways , we have to take our own responsablities, each of us , and quickly 👍

[@Outlawes]

Thankyou for you kind words, we are glad you have taken something away from it! ❤️

[@LeonhardTube]

Thanks for sharing and keep up the great work.

[@HeartCompassAdventures]

Nice work guys! Its obvious you put a lot of energy into this. ✨🌈❤️

[@PAPET]

Hi My friend☺ Full Support as always and No Skip💫,Thanks for sharing🌟💫

[@hiromitravel]

Nice video you made! We all have to think about it...

[@BravestoneHikes]

Thank you for bringing attention to this growing issue.

[@Outlawes]

and thankyou for watching and supporting!!

[@alingfepay9470]

Wow very amazing vedeo.. thanks for sharing... Your new friend here

[@Outlawes]

Thankyou for your support! It means so much!

[@marialuisachiapalopez3701]

Gracias por su trabajo gracias por amar Mexico

[@davidf6154]

The people of puerto are amazing! Please use your reusable bottles. It’s easy! I clipped my with a d-ring to my carry on,no issues whatsoever. When I was there I joined a small beach clean up but I had no idea of the local issue this film highlighted. As a surfer/fisherman However, I’m well aware of what plastic has done to OUR earth. I am great full to the people of puerto and the people involved in this film. You are the difference the world needs. ✌️,❤️,respect from Boston,Ma🏄🏽‍♂️

[@Outlawes]

Thankyou so much for your kind words! It really means a lot that our work is appreciated and can make even a tiny difference to this beautiful community ♥️

[@davidf6154]

@@Outlawes No such thing as a tiny difference! You are SAVING THE WORLD ! Period. It’s the tiny minded people that need to wake up and more importantly do something to help more. But keep making videos and getting the word out because social media has a lot more reach than you may think. I would say to be careful though because big company’s like to come in and ruin community’s and say they helped. I only wish for puerto to stay the beauty it is most importantly.

[@TamIIITam]

Thank you for this informative and insightful video!

[@Joshsteinrealtor]

Really great video guys, excellent quality and production. Well done!

[@Outlawes]

Thanks so much much 🙏

[@Joshsteinrealtor]

@@Outlawes I did that National Geo Series called Years of Living Dangerously with Jack Black. Look forward to seeing more of your videos.

[@MacrameEngineering]

Que Informativo video - totally eye opnning of whats happening in Puerto. Respect ✊

[@Outlawes]

Thanks, we have another two docs about Puerto coming out in the upcoming weeks!

[@terramarpuertoescondido3687]

Gracias por hacer este tipo de videos, lo compartiré en mis redes sociales y grupos de puerto escondido

[@Outlawes]

Thankyou for that ❤️ Spread the word, Spread the education let’s create change 💪

[@HYPTravel]

Great documentary! Thanks for sharing👍 Liked and subscribed💜 Have a great day and keep in touch!

[@Outlawes]

Thanks for supporting us! Can’t wait to show you our upcoming documentaries!

[@ConvictedMarketer]

Great Video! I'll do my part while I'm here 🙏🏽

[@Outlawes]

Appreciate that alot ❤️

[@Panos835]

Interesting. Nice shots too Like & Subscribed 👍 💙💙💙

[@mynewanimalfamily]

Really interesting! I fully watched 😀

[@Outlawes]

Thanks for your words 🙏

[@Thesmallerhalf]

This is amazing!! New subscriber here😀

[@TheJansenJournal]

Great video guys!

[@mehndiismypassion534]

Very nice shearing👍👍👍👍👍

[@FilipinoScouseFamily]

Waste pollution/crisis is one big issue we need to be aware of and resolve not just in Mexico but all over the world,so much plastics and wastes everywhere. Well done to those responsible people who are helping how to at least lessen plastic. It's going to be a massive effort from everyone of us to do our part minimizing wastes. It's a sad thing to watch that the earth is now taken over by wastes but this is the reality that we have to be aware of.. Thanks Jack and Tamara for producing such documentary.

[@Outlawes]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts and support. You’re right, this is a global problem! If we can at least inspire one person to do better, then our documentary was worth it

[@r9aboomars163]

Nice video love it my dear friend just stay in touch

[@NatureThroughOurEyes]

Fantastic documentary about a very sad problem. Thank you

[@Outlawes]

Yeah it’s super sad, but I also have hope people are slowly changing their ways!

[@NatureThroughOurEyes]

@@Outlawes Recognizing the problem is the first step and you guys have taken that step for others to see, sharing this video on my FB

[@kasamarctvoffical]

Great content my friend and sending my support as your new subscriber.

[@Outlawes]

Thanks so much, it means a lot that you’re supporting us!

[@anarosas7881]

Congratulations guys, amazing work!

[@Outlawes]

Your words mean so much, thankyou!

[@AndreMartin1000]

Very well produced.👍😍👍593💯⌚

[@mariojsworld]

Interesting and nicely narrated video.

[@Outlawes]

Thanks for your words 😃

[@walkwalk519]

Wow so beautiful beaches, wish to b there. Liked it.

[@Outlawes]

We hope the beaches can stay this beautiful

[@ayeshakhanvlog1277]

Greetings Friend,I hope everything will be alright 🤗the upload is outstanding and stunning absolutely phenomenal video, we need to keep our environment clean I really enjoyed it,I hope you'll upload such like content in future too.stay blessed and healthy 🥰

[@Outlawes]

Thankyou for your really kind words! It means a lot 🙏🙏🙏

[@youtuberenpracticas1963]

Aquí tenéis un nuevo amigo 😉!

[@checoveraz]

Một video đẹp, nội dung chia sẻ rất là hay và hấp dẫn, Cảm ơn bạn, Chúc bạn thành công

[@micolacizimusicmix9981]

Thanks for sharing your beautiful country host but trash is our problem. Hopefully everyone will be responsible by their garbage for a cleaner world.

[@Outlawes]

You’re so right!

[@adventureawaits5003]

Really appreciate you sharing God Bless

[@Outlawes]

Thanks for your support!

[@jailtonmatos1]

Boa noite amigo lindos vídeos gostei muito obrigado pela visita eu aqui do Brasil apoiando vc unidos venceremos

[@melissasueferrin3409]

I've shared it on my page, Undiscovered Oaxaca, and in several groups.

[@Outlawes]

Wow thank you so much, it really means a lot! Checking out your page now 🙏

[@shirinskitchen3209]

Very beautiful & amazing.

[@EmmVentures]

Wow!!! Absolutely beautiful footage!! I would love to travel to some of these beautiful places!! I am so sad to see all of the garbage and litter that most definitely does make me sad. It's so sad that us as humans like to destroy and ruin everything. Thanks for sharing this video. I hope a lot of people get to see this and I hope it helps them open their eyes. Thanks for sharing my friend.

[@Outlawes]

Yes Puerto Escondido is beautiful and definitely worth the visit! The documentary has definitely been received well by the town and has sparked conversations and actions here. So that’s definitely a good start!