Activistas acusan a Semarnat y legisladores de incumplir amparo sobre eliminación de plásticos
Activistas acusan a Semarnat y legisladores de incumplir amparo sobre eliminación de plásticos
Environmental organizations allege that Mexico’s recent circular economy initiatives violate a legal mandate requiring the elimination of single-use plastics. Instead of complying with a court order issued more than a year ago, government and legislative proposals aim to extend the lifespan of plastic production until 2040. These measures prioritize recycling and energy recovery over reduction, effectively delaying necessary bans and contradicting judicial rulings that recognize the state’s legislative omission regarding plastic pollution. Critics describe these legislative efforts as greenwashing disguised as sustainable progress. Specific bills, such as the proposed General Law of Circular Economy, are accused of protecting industry interests by classifying plastics as strategic waste and excluding major pollutants like transparent PET from prohibitions. Rather than fostering a genuine transition, these initiatives are viewed as legal shields designed to perpetuate contamination, benefiting large corporations through industrial parks that rely on incineration and continued plastic consumption. This case highlights how circular economy frameworks can be manipulated to justify ongoing fossil fuel dependency and pollution. The relevance to greenwashing lies in the deceptive use of environmentally friendly rhetoric to mask business-as-usual practices. Activists demand immediate adherence to the legal ban on single-use plastics and a shift toward a toxic-free transition, warning that current policies reconfigure sacrifice zones under a misleading green narrative while ignoring human rights and environmental emergencies.
Source: eluniversal.com.mxPublished on 2025-10-09