The ongoing football tournament is expected to generate 34,000 additional tons of waste in Mexico, equivalent to three days of waste in CDMX. While manageable, it highlights the need for improved recycling practices. Both private gatherings and public venues should implement waste separation to promote recycling during events, particularly in stadiums.
The term "pepenador," referring to informal waste pickers in Mexico, is gaining recognition for its positive roots. Despite working in marginalized conditions, they play a vital role in recycling and waste management, impacting the economy and environment significantly. Formalizing their work and incorporating them into waste policies could enhance both their lives and recycling efficiency.
Todo lo que podemos perder cuando se habla de prohibir el unicel en empaques no es menor: eficiencia logística, seguridad alimentaria, accesibilidad económica y, paradójicamente, avances en sostenibilidad. En el debate público, el poliestireno expandido (EPS), conocido comúnmente como unicel, suele aparecer reducido a una etiqueta simplista de “plástico de un solo uso”. Sin embargo,…
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