Carrying Our Future Video

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Over the summer PERC’s Dr. Sy Taffel and summer scholarship student Isaac Gumbrell have been working to put together a short video showcasing the work of Palmerston North-based community group Carrying Our Future. The video features interviews with Dr. Trisia Farrelly, Jennifer Moss, Rachel Bowen, Jonathon Hannon and Pip Chrystall, and focuses on the group and a newly launched scheme …

Sewing Machines for Carrying Our Future

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In 2016, PERC provided technical and financial support to Palmerston North environmental group, Carrying Our Future.   Carrying our Future is an environmental group committed to: · helping people understand the problems and issues associated with single-use plastics · exploring and promoting viable alternatives · running programmes and initiatives · supporting individuals, groups, schools, councils and businesses · lobbying government …

National Single-Use Plastic Bag Forum

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In conjunction with environmental lobby group Carrying Our Future, PERC ran a national single-use plastic bag forum in Palmerston North. Attendees at the forum discussed positive ways to meet challenges associated with single-use plastic bags in New Zealand. The forum was opened by Mayor Grant Smith and well-attended by a wide range of interested individuals and groups including designers, a …