Mexico City Invites Residents to Barter Market for Responsible Consumption and Recycling

Mexico City is inviting residents to participate in the upcoming Barter Market on July 12, held at the Bosque de Tlalpan parking lot from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM. This initiative, organized by the Ministry of Environment (Sedema), seeks to cultivate responsible consumption and boost recycling.

The program "recovers the value of recyclable materials and reincorporates them into new production processes," according to the ministry. This contributes to conserving natural resources and fostering a circular economy. Participants can exchange specific recyclable items for "green points," which can then be used to obtain various products.

Accepted materials include aluminum and iron cans, glass bottles, PET and HDPE plastics, paper and cardboard, tetrapack, used cooking oil, and electronic waste. These items must be clean, separated by type, and presented in a compact, orderly fashion. Each participant can bring between 1 to 5 kilograms of separated materials. However, items like light bulbs, egg cartons, bottle caps, styrofoam, clothing, and toys will not be accepted.