Environmental protection in Mexico

This is what they are saying "In September 1997, Campeche emerged as one of the most advanced states at the national level in terms of environmental protection concerns through the designation of four natural protected areas. These protected areas represent approximately 847,000 hectares. The Ministry of Environment and Sustainability works in the protection of natural resources as outlined in Article 24 of the State Civil Service and includes five departments - Environmental Protection, Natural Protected Areas, Ecological Culture, Flora and Fauna, and Inspection and Monitoring. As part of these programs, the Ministry of Environment and Sustainability is starting to develop climate change adaptation plans in the protected areas along with restoration projects." In the last 4 years I have seen an  increased effort to bring in organic products. The government is also trying to educate the people. trash and plastic are the big issues they need to address. I hope recycling gets the attention it needs soon. I think they will have to develop a program that is inclusive of the people. They have to make it worth their effort,  they  will have to see the reward.

I'm not sure how these things get started

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All I know is my COPD AND CHRONIC BRONCHITUS has gotten worse since moving to Cancun. Car pollution is terrible. I can barely breath normal. May move to countryside away from cities.

Coatzacoalcos sewage and drainage pipes run under the city to their final destination which is the beach at the Malecon (gulf of Mex or bay of Campeche ).Each morning at 8am bulldozers cut channels in The sand to let the raw sewage run into the gulf.Also about once every two months the landfill outside of town sets fire to the mountains of garbage.they only do this when the wind is blowing from the south.It covers most of the city in ash,need to close all windows etc.

Yes stinkyboy, the focus is more on protecting nature and historic sites, than dealing with the on going pollution. That seems to be typical of most governments, and Mexico is no exception.
Because Campeche is one of those areas to protect and beautify I miss the things you describe, and only have to deal with the accumulated basic trash on some side streets. Much of what you describe is probably coming from here.

I understand they dont have the means to address the problems.Its an infastructure problem in Coatzacoalcos.People with nothing more than busfare arriving here by the hundreds daily from Oaxaca and Chiapas on the word that there is money here due to pemex.so you have the situation of settled locals erecting sheds in their backyards and renting them to these folks.this is one of the ways in which slums evolve.More often than not like today and the last two days There is no running water here.Id rather be living on tortillas and chillis speaking zapotec on top of a mountain than living in a slum.But hey,maybe They dont have a way to get home

We had a state of the art sewer treatment plant that I visited soon after it was built.  Then things started wearing out and no money to fix anything. Now the sewage is still pumped out to it but just onto the ground

The eco business is a rich mans sport,which is well and good until it is forced by law on those who cant afford to comply.I know of a place for example that has totally banned traditional light bulbs forcing the public to purchase the more expensive led type.in the same place due to new eco laws it costs 13 dollars to have 1 garbage bag picked up leading those who cant afford it to either burn it or dump it somewhere.Across the street from one of the drains dumping raw sewage into the gulf in Coatzacoalcos is a Mega supermarket selling eco friendly coffee filters for three times the price.Somtimes you just got to laugh.

I live on a beach in Guerrero.....we do have a turtle sancturary....however it is hard to find people honest enough to take the eggs there ....Unfortunately eggs, as well as turtles are still being eaten.  In the last year or so at least plastics and aluminum cans are being recycled....the beach is much cleaner now ...I personally try to use as little plastic as possible and reuse it a lot.

Better stay in cA

Where I live the trash service is great!  and free.....there is a can attatched to the truck for a propina.

Jean Ann wrote:

Where I live the trash service is great!  and free.....there is a can attatched to the truck for a propina.

That's not a propina.  If it's anything like Zacatecas, that's their total income.  My landlady gave money for herself and her 5 apartments.  I kicked in with my own 25 pesos a week and aguinaldo.

Perhaps moving to a more arid part of the country might help?

Apparently it's different in some places than others. Here , the trash is included in the tax bill for the home owner. I can't imagine running out to put money in a box. The trash men are through here very fast. Trash is of course never free. there must be a payment. My friend says the only time cash s paid out is when it's a business. I don't know how that is arranged. It might be worth while to check with someone other than your landlady about how trash is paid.

In Zacatecas, the city provided the truck, fuel and maintenance.  The crews worked for tips.

Odd, glad I don't live there.

mjplatt: I too have (or had) COPD and spent 9 days in the hospital along with 2 more attacks after the first one in a 1 month period. Since moving to Playas in Tijuana, my breathing problems have disappeared! Been here just over 2 years now, bought a nebulizer (?) and some medications (total of $88.00) and keep it on hand just in case. I'm 1 mile south of the border and 5 blocks from the beach so if another attack hits, I can grab a cab and be in a hospital in Chula Vista that is 6 miles north of the border. Try a beach area with clean air before moving farther inland. Moving here for retirement was the Best move I made. Just stay out of the tourist areas and Tijuana is a Great town with plenty to do and reasonable prices for everything. My monthly costs for rent, food, taxi's, and everything runs about $1,250. a month. The rest I save or use at my discretion.

Try Tijuana, by the beaches, I have COPD also, but no attacks or breathing problems for over 2 years now. Seems the fresh air from the beach helps and even in town the air is better than it was in Los Angeles. My monthly expenses are about $1,250. for Everything and Tijuana is Beautiful if you stay out of the tourist areas and get to know the people.

TJ Mike7 wrote:

Try Tijuana, by the beaches, I have COPD also, but no attacks or breathing problems for over 2 years now. Seems the fresh air from the beach helps and even in town the air is better than it was in Los Angeles. My monthly expenses are about $1,250. for Everything and Tijuana is Beautiful if you stay out of the tourist areas and get to know the people.

From what I hear, almost anywhere is better than how it is in Los Angeles.

This commercial is playing on several channels in Mexico, in Spanish.
In reality, from what I've seen, it's largely symbolic.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWl5pbtVLHc

Trash collection in Morelia is a mostly a private affair,At least on my street in the center of town.Guys with pick up trucks come about three times a day.The bell ringer gives you about 5 min notice.I pay him 5 pesos for a small bag.Where they are dumping it is the question.They may be legit but mexicans love them some shortcuts,I'm giving them the benefit of the doubt

Where i live there is no tax bill........am so thankful for our wonderful service.

It's the tax on the house or apartment you live in. The owner pays the taxes yearly, and the trash is an included cost,. The water is paid yearly , but is not part of the home tax. They may break it out differently where you are at, but there is a payment and a tax. There is no such thing as no tax or no cost to trash pickup. You are just not aware of it.