Eco Rally 2026 Inspires Cancun Children as Environmental Change Agents

Children and volunteers at the Eco Rally 2026 in Cancun making ecobricks during an environmental education workshop

Cancun, Quintana Roo — The nonprofit organization Ecoliiks, in partnership with Aion, Red Ambiental, and Psicología con Mente & Corazón, hosted the Eco Rally 2026, an environmental education and corporate volunteering event at the DIF Benito Juárez temporary shelter.

Children and teenagers took part in recreational activities, team-building exercises, and workshops focused on waste management, ecobrick production, and circular economy principles. Through hands-on learning, they discovered how materials typically considered trash can be turned into useful community resources.

“At Ecoliiks, we believe that transforming waste is important, but transforming perspectives is even more valuable,” said Danniela Benitez, director of Ecoliiks. “When we introduce new generations to the circular economy, environmental education, and community participation, we plant seeds that can become opportunities for them, their families, and their communities.”

The event also highlighted the positive impact of corporate volunteering, with employees from various companies dedicating their time and skills to create a meaningful experience that promoted empathy, civic engagement, teamwork, and environmental responsibility.

With this initiative, Ecoliiks reaffirms its commitment to projects that integrate environmental education, circular economy, social responsibility, and community participation.

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By Ana Reyes

Ana Reyes covers environmental policy, conservation initiatives, infrastructure projects, and political developments across the Yucatán Peninsula for Riviera Maya News & Events. She reports on issues from sargassum management and reef conservation to the Maya Train, coastal development, and state and federal policy affecting Quintana Roo and the broader peninsula.Ana has covered environmental and political news since 2023, tracking key developments in Mexico's environmental regulations, coral reef protection, coastal zone management, and the intersection of tourism development with conservation efforts. Her reporting spans from Cancun's hotel zone to the Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve and the culturally significant regions of the Yucatán interior.Ana is fluent in English and Spanish, and draws from a wide range of sources including government environmental agencies, conservation organizations, academic researchers, and local community leaders to provide balanced, well-sourced coverage. She is particularly focused on how environmental policy decisions affect the daily lives of residents and the long-term sustainability of the region.For story tips: ana@rivieramayanews.mx