EXCESS OF GARBAGE

1. Did you know that? In Mexico there is a 30-meter garbage mountain known as "El
Bordo," located in Tijuana.
Daily Impact: can lead to air and water pollution in the surrounding areas.
Impact in 5 Years: If the issue of "El Bordo" continues to grow, it could result in further
environmental degradation
Alternative Solution: invest in recycling and waste management to reduce the amount of
waste going to landfills.
2. Did you know that? It is believed that despite recycling efforts, only 10% of Mexico's
solid waste is recycled.
Daily Impact: The low recycling rate means that a significant amount of waste ends up in
landfills or incinerators.
Impact in 5 Years: If recycling rates remain low, the environmental consequences, such as
soil and water pollution, will worsen.
Alternative Solution: To improve recycling rates, Mexico can raise awareness about the
benefits of recycling for the environment and the economy.
3. Did you know that? The problem of excess garbage has come to create small islands
of garbage in the canals of Xochimilco.
Daily Impact: The presence of garbage islands in Xochimilco's canals can harm the local
ecosystem
Impact in 5 Years: If this problem persists, the canals' pollution may lead to the loss of
biodiversity and further deterioration of the canals' cultural and economic significance.
Alternative Solution: Addressing this issue requires a combination of waste reduction at the
source, better waste collection and disposal systems, and community involvement.