Overview
- Deputies approved the General Law of Circular Economy by a unanimous 460–0 vote and forwarded it to the Senate for constitutional review.
- The text codifies Extended Producer Responsibility, making producers and importers environmentally responsible for products across their entire life cycle.
- The framework establishes nationwide coordination across federal, state and municipal levels with economic instruments and clear industry targets.
- The reform recognizes inclusive recycling by integrating informal waste pickers into take-back and recycling schemes with potential remuneration.
- Lawmakers cited Mexico’s waste challenge of roughly 120,000 tonnes generated daily, low recycling rates near 9–10%, and widespread open dumps as key drivers.