The Climate Change Commission has relaunched and expanded its “Bawal Plastik Dito” campaign to intensify efforts against single-use plastics and promote sustainable alternatives nationwide.

Building on the momentum of Zero Waste Month in January, the revamped campaign is being rolled out through informational and interactive materials across the commission’s digital platforms. It aims to shift public discourse from mere awareness and clean-up activities to long-term behavioral change and systemic action.

CCC Vice Chairperson and Executive Director Robert E.A. Borje said plastic pollution is not only a waste management issue but also a climate concern, especially for a country highly vulnerable to climate risks.

“Single-use plastics are not just a waste issue, they are a climate issue. From production to disposal, plastics contribute to emissions, degrade ecosystems, and place additional burdens on communities already exposed to climate impacts,” Borje said. “Reducing our dependence on disposability is a necessary step toward building climate resilience.”

The campaign builds on the commission’s earlier “Bawal Plastik Dito” sticker-pack initiative and expands it into a year-long information drive designed to reinforce message recall and sustain public engagement beyond one-off observances.

It also supports the implementation of existing laws and policies on plastic waste by translating national commitments into clear and actionable messages for individuals and institutions.

“By encouraging practical choices and supporting systemic change, we can reduce plastic pollution while advancing climate adaptation and ecological protection,” Borje added. “The solutions are within reach, but they require collective action.”

The CCC emphasized that addressing plastic pollution requires more than waste management. It calls for rethinking consumption patterns, redesigning systems and adopting development pathways that do not rely on disposability.