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
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
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 …