Bicol launches ‘Bring Your Own Bote’ drive to fight plastic waste

LEGAZPI CITY — The Department of Environment and Natural Resources in Bicol is promoting reusable bottles and containers to reduce plastic waste and advance sustainable waste management and a circular economy. The initiative was launched on Wednesday through the “Bring Your Own Bote” (BYOB) campaign during the 2026 Environment and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Summit