Bicol Launches 'Bring Your Own Bote' Campaign to Combat Plastic Waste
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources in Bicol, Philippines, has launched the 'Bring Your Own Bote' (BYOB) campaign to reduce single-use plastic waste. The initiative encourages the use of reusable bottles and containers to promote sustainable waste management and a circular economy.
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