Project publication

Milestone Study on Post-Consumption Bioplastics Waste Management and Secondary Markets in Mexico — Executive Summary

Transforming Recycling and Solid Waste Management in Mexico

Description

This study provides a snapshot of the current state of bioplastics waste management in Mexico based on available data, as well as the barriers limiting its circularity and the opportunities to overcome them. The study was designed to gather useful information to foster collaboration and knowledge-sharing among stakeholders and to provide policymakers with evidence-based recommendations for optimizing bioplastics waste management and circularity in the country.

This publication is part of the project: Transforming Recycling and Solid Waste Management in North America. The Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC) commissioned a series of milestone studies on the recycling and management of paper and cardboard, plastics, and bioplastics waste for Canada and the United States, and for Mexico. A pilot study on composting poly-coated fiber food packaging for Canada and the United States complements this series. Together, these publications aim to accelerate the adoption of circular economy (CE) practices and promote strategies for the sustainable management of these materials, generating economic and environmental benefits across the region.

The complete report is available in English and Spanish, but you can consult the executive summary in English, Spanish, and French.