Firstly, thank you to EVERYONE for putting your signature to our petition to phase out single-use plastic bags in New Zealand. We still need your help to reach and pass our 10,000 signature goal. There are two things that you can do to help us achieve this goal: 1) Continue sharing this petition with people you know on social media, via email, or in person. We need public support for this petition to be given serious consideration. PETITION LINK: http://www.tinyurl.com/banbagsnz AND 2) Join our Facebook 'event' to participate in the discussions taking place about single-use plastic bags and alternatives. Event link: https://www.facebook.com/events/404641779735615/409967465869713/ You may also consider writing to the Environment Minister Nick Smith to let him know that the Government should be giving consideration to phasing out plastic bags. Thank you for your continued support. ---------------------------------- You can find 'Our Seas Our Future' on social media