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Published on Tuesday, May 20, 2025

Mexico | Circular Economy, a Strategy in the New National Development Plan

Summary

Leaving behind the throwaway economy is the principle on which the circular economy is based. Its goal is to reduce the environmental impact caused by the production of single-use goods by promoting the recycling of materials, waste reduction, and the development of sustainable products.

Key points

  • Key points:
  • According to data from SEMARNAT, in Mexico, only 0.4% of the materials that feed into the economy are recycled or reused, compared to the global average of 7.2%.
  • The National Development Plan 2025–2030 includes strategies to promote the circular economy, improve waste management, and modernize wastewater treatment and reuse infrastructure.
  • Among the unresolved issues is the need to dignify the work of those involved in cleaning, waste collection, and urban waste separation, as 65.5% of workers in this sector belong to the informal economy.
  • On the citizen side, the responsibilities focus on waste separation, recycling, repairing and reusing items, as well as responsible consumption.

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Circular Economy in the New National Development Plan

Spanish - May 20, 2025

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Marco Lara BBVA Research - Senior Economist
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