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Roots of Change

Discover interesting green features in Somerset, learn from changemakers in the environmental space, and contribute your impactful ideas!

Many of us are concerned with climate change and the deterioration of our planet but how do we get started? Join us in a conversation around environmental sustainability together with changemakers who are making a difference! Learn how individuals and companies integrate green solutions to collectively push for a ‘greener’ world and pick up a simple framework to develop your own ideas.

Here’s what to expect:

[Learn] Uncover ‘hidden’ green initiatives and features in the Somerset Belt that contribute to environmental sustainability.

[Ideate] Share your ideas that contribute towards environmental sustainability and refine solutions using a simple framework.

Hear from our expert panellists:

Wee Leng Tay, Founder of Upcircle

Wee Leng is an advocate of the circular economy with a background in tech ecosystems. She is the founder of Upcircle, a crowd-sourcing app platform to enable the circularity of materials within communities.

Nur Friday, Documentary Director of Kid-Back Plastic

Nur Friday champions social causes such as climate change, diversity equity and inclusion, as well as gender equality. She is the director of ‘Kid-Back Plastic’ a documentary that explores plastic consumption through the eyes of children.

Shi Ying Tan, Youth Changemaker

Passionate about social justice, Shi Ying seeks to learn from the movers and shakers who are creating positive impact in our society. She is currently in her final year at NTU, majoring in environmental earth systems science.

Priyanka Shahra, CEO of Swapaholic

Priyanka Shahra is the founder of Swapaholic, a pioneer omnichannel fashion swapping platform that is convenient, accessible, affordable and sustainable.

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