Environment
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Recycling
12th Sep 2021
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I recently moved into a gated community of over 100 townhouses that uses industrial waste bins instead of each residence having their own bins. It is very handy as I do not have to remember to out...
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Lockdown 6.0, let's discuss some positives!
12th Sep 2021
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So we all have had it at this point with the unending lockdowns in Victoria. Let's discuss ONE positive outcome that the lockdown has had on your life.
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Earth Day 2021: What are your best sustainability tips?
22nd Apr 2021
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Earth Day 2021: What are your best sustainability tips?
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Space Night
9th Apr 2021
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Should the world have a night where we turn off all lights and we all sit outside for say an hour to watch the stars in the milky way?
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Why don’t McDonald’s use biodegradable coffee cups?
15th Mar 2021
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I don’t understand why multinational companies like McDonaks don’t use entirely biodegradable coffee cups and lids.. Surely it can’t be that difficult?
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Climate Change Actions
7th Feb 2019
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In today's news, the UN reported that last year was the fourth warmest on record. We would like to hear what our Cafestudy members are doing to help slow down climate change. Have you changed your...
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Bottle Recycling
3rd Nov 2018
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Just wondering what others' thoughts are on this. In Brisbane and surrounding areas a new bottle recycling system has just started up a couple of day ago wherein you take your empty bottles to...
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Woolworths Plastic Bags
29th Jun 2018
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Hi, I'm just really amazed how much things have changed in 10 years. The hysterical reactions to Woolworths stopping the use of plastic bags & now because of this hysterical reaction they are...
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War on waste
3rd Aug 2017
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After the recent TV series “The War on Waste”, we’ve been wondering what the Caféstudy community thinks about it. Have you made an effort to reduce the amount of waste your household produces? What...
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Coal Seam Gas Mining
18th Jul 2015
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I live in the beautiful Northern Rivers region of NSW (near Byron Bay, Lismore, Nimbin). I am very concerned about the effects of CSG mining, not only in my area, but everywhere it occurs. Some...
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The Great Barrier Reef
11th Oct 2014
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The government has given the Great Barrier Reef marine park authority which maintains the reef, the government has taken $3 million dollars from their budget.!!! This has caused many to be sacked...
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Global warming or mother nature?
2nd Nov 2012
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Do you believe this recent storm in the US is directly attributed to global warming or is it simply mother nature at her worst? There are really two definitive schools of thought relating to this...
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Do you have a favourite season?
20th Jun 2012
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Do you love the falling autumn leaves or the blooming flowers in spring? You may possibly follow the summer and winter solstice and the rituals that come with that? Perhaps you live in the Northern...
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Supermarket Packaging and it's impact
26th Jan 2012
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Supermarket packaging of bakery, meat and some fruit and vegetable seems to be excessive. What do you think?
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Solar or Mains Power?
26th Dec 2011
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As Mains power increases in cost, why does not the government subsidise the cost of installing Solar upfront instead of after you have paid for it? Many people cannot afford this.( pensioners,...
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Does anyone else NOT believe that we are the cause of Climate Change?
17th Jun 2011
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As a senior citizen, many years ago we were all told that the world was heading for an ice aga because of the pollution in the air. Now, because the scientists have discovered that is not going to...
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Unnecessary car use
17th May 2011
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I'd like to hear people's views on how much unnecessary use of the car we all do each day. How many of us have local shops we can walk to these days - not too many I suspect. The rise of the...
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Save our bees
2nd May 2011
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please think before spraying bees which may have swarmed into your garden or taken up residence in a wall of your house! bees ,both native and honey bees, are the basis of most foods we consume as...
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Nuclear Power
16th Mar 2011
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Has the recent Nuclear Reactor problem in Japan had an impact on your thoughts regarding Australia using it? I personally do not like the idea but would like to know the opinions of others.
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Why is it so hard to recycle?
16th Mar 2011
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I work for a large shopping centre which understandably has a large output of waste. Despite my best efforts to improve recycling or diversion from landfill, i am still only at 19% of total...
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Doomsday
27th Feb 2011
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The Mayans, and Nostradamus prophesized the end of the world in December 2012. I have been surprized that this theory is gaining momentum. Who out there believes in these prophecies? Disasters all...
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RUBBISH
16th Feb 2011
48 Comments
How often do you walk along the street with rubbish in your hand and can not find a rubbish bin anywhere in site
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Consequences for 'litter bugs'
27th Jan 2011
37 Comments
I find it so annoying when i see people throwing take away packages out there car! It is so disrespectful to our country!
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