Mexico City Adopts Circular Economy in Dining Law

Mexico City has enacted significant reforms to its Social Dining Law, focusing on integrating circular economy principles to enhance food security, particularly for vulnerable populations. The amendments aim to prioritize nutrition for highly marginalized groups and reduce food waste across community, public, and mobile dining facilities. 

Under the revised law, city authorities, in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment of Mexico City (SEDEMA), will train Management Committees and Solidarity Groups in comprehensive solid waste management regulations. Additionally, authorities will promote public urban gardens to supply social dining needs, thereby supporting food security, sovereignty, and sustainability policies. Mechanisms will facilitate collaboration between dining facilities and donors for the recovery, transportation, and distribution of food surplus.

Procurement criteria will adhere to the current Procurement Law of Mexico City, emphasizing social food suppliers and the holistic sustainability of local agricultural and rural development. The amendments, effective since their approval on February 8th, 2024, include modifications to various articles of the Social Dining Law, enhancing its scope and sustainability impact.