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Interested in protecting the environment & changing the world? Tell us your views and encourage others...

Fast Fashion

12th Mar 2025

40 Comments

Should governments implement stricter regulations on fast fashion, or should the focus be on encouraging consumer behaviour change? How can we balance the demand for affordable clothing with the...

Eco compost bags for food waste

6th Dec 2024

2 Comments

They are trying to force a new green waste (no compost bags) policy down our throats. The green waste which holds food/garden waste when l shifted here was very attractive to vermin as it only is...

Bin diving for 10c containers

6th Nov 2024

4 Comments

What are your thoughts on public bin diving or going through the neighbourhood on bin night. I personally go to local parks, after weekends at night times and go through the bins, with gloves on,...

The Great Barrier Reef: Conservation and Tourism

3rd Jul 2024

1 Comments

Australia, a land of striking contrasts and profound beauty, invites endless curiosity and passionate discourse. Nestled in the southern hemisphere, this vast continent is a tapestry of unique...

Nuclear power

3rd Jul 2024

3 Comments

In future, we are relying solely on nature to provide us with renewable energy by solar panels and wind turbines only? However, the nature is quite fickle and with the changing climate, sometime it...

Warmer climate

13th Feb 2024

4 Comments

What do you think is the main cause of the temperature increase globally ?

Paper Straws

13th Jan 2024

6 Comments

Hi folks, What are your thoughts on paper straws. Do you think they are actually environmental friendly? Do you think they are efficient enough and do a good job ?

Problems with biodegradable fruit and vegetable bags?

24th Oct 2023

4 Comments

Does anyone else find that the new biodegradable vegetable bags that both Coles and Woolwoorths use make the fruit and vegetables spoil way too quickly? I dont know why, but they seem not to hold...

Fake turf

9th Oct 2023

5 Comments

To have in your yard or not too? What are your thoughts !

Recycling

29th Sep 2023

2 Comments

Is anyone else tired of all of the new brecyclable materials continually used in today’s packaging? You have to have a chemistry degree in order to work out what is recyclable and what...

Clean up

8th Sep 2023

2 Comments

We manage to get dog owners to clean up after their animals, why can't we do the same for smokers, they are far worse that animals, at least the rain will wash away their mess, smokers mess last...

Great Barrier Reef Protection

15th Aug 2023

1 Comments

Do you believe that urgent and extensive measures should be taken to protect and preserve the Great Barrier Reef in Australia, given its ecological significance and the threats it currently faces?

Eco friendly cleaning products

6th Jul 2023

2 Comments

How do you find the quality compared to generic supermarket brands? Do they actually clean? Are they worth the extra money?

Why don't people recycle more?

18th Jun 2023

1 Comments

Recently I have noticed lots of items on council throw away that really should go to charities or other more sustainable places. Why do you think poeple are sending to landfill? Do they not trust...

Environment and sustainability

6th May 2023

1 Comments

Do you know what greenwashing means?

Do you feel that too much damage is already done to our planet and environment??

15th Mar 2023

3 Comments

Do you feel that too much damage is already done to our planet and environment every time you witness drastic changes in the climate compared to past?

Business Recycling

6th Feb 2023

2 Comments

Many businesses put all their recyclable packaging into the bin where it goes to landfill. Bins overflowing with cardboard and polystyrene are a hazard for pedestrians and show a complete disregard...

Coffe pods

20th Jan 2023

1 Comments

How do you dispose of your coffee pods in the most environmentally friendly way ??

Environmental impact of fishing

17th Jan 2023

1 Comments

What are ways to fish without impacting the environment negatively ?

sustainable attitudes

17th Nov 2022

1 Comments

Do you practice some of these sustainable attitudes ? Water economy. Consumption of biodegradable products. Material recycling. Separation of garbage for selective collection. Use public transport...

Zero Waste

22nd Aug 2022

180 Comments

What are some ways you reduce waste in your house hold?

Solar Panels

14th Aug 2022

1 Comments

I am thinking of purchasing solar panels for my home. Has anyone got them? What are your thoughts? Are they worth it? How long did it take to recoup your initial outlay?

Winter

29th Jul 2022

8 Comments

What are the things you like about winters?

Return & Earn needs to include all plastic containers such as milk bottles

15th Jul 2022

2 Comments

I am a keen collector of other peoples containers to cash in at return & earn and I don't have many of my own. But I am wondering why this good idea does not extend to things like wine bottles...

Fortnightly to weekly bins

18th Jun 2022

2 Comments

Our local council has proposed to switch our general waste bin from weekly to fortnightly - and our green bin from fortnightly to weekly. If people do t like it they can opt out and revert to the...

Removing recycled plastic bags

7th Jun 2022

78 Comments

We are all environmentally conscious about shopping today. Recycle-able plastics is the next to go, given most can decompose. Do you agree to paying $0.20 for a paper bag alternative ? Or, should...

Living clean and toxic free

16th May 2022

2 Comments

I’m a person that has made the changes and is committed to living a ‘cleaner & less toxic’ life. So I have irradiated all toxic and poisonous/chemical cleaners, scents, daily...

Climate change and our individual effort.

17th Mar 2022

26 Comments

Climate change has already begun to impact our planet in more ways than we can think. Temperatures continue to rise throughout the planet and we are experiencing changes in precipitation patterns...

Flooding

3rd Mar 2022

21 Comments

Do you think recent flooding events in Queensland and Northern New South Wales are the results of climate change?

Koalas Considered an Endangered Species

13th Feb 2022

3 Comments

Koalas being native to Victoria, NSW, Qld and the ACT and introduced to SA are now considered an endangered species in NSW, Qld and the ACT as numbers plummet due to climate change, land clearing...

Deteriorating Climate Concerns

12th Nov 2021

1 Comments

Hi Folks, Just wanted to ask the community to answer some of these questions, so others can read this post and become more aware of this challenge our planet faces. Are you worried about global...

Coal Fired Power Stations

11th Nov 2021

2 Comments

The 2021 Climate Change Summit in Glasgow has seen more than 40 countries agree to phase out coal-fired power to keep 1.5C alive. Canada, Poland, South Korea, Ukraine, Indonesia and Vietnam will...

Water technologies - what next

26th Oct 2021

1 Comments

Dear All, let's discuss on what kind of water technologies will capture the water market in coming years. Looking forward for your inputs

What are your favourite sustainable brands?

9th Oct 2021

24 Comments

What sustainable brands do you know?

Recycling

12th Sep 2021

3 Comments

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...

Global Warming

1st Jun 2021

5 Comments

How do you feel about global warming?

Earth Day 2021: What are your best sustainability tips?

22nd Apr 2021

10 Comments

Earth Day 2021: What are your best sustainability tips?

Why don’t McDonald’s use biodegradable coffee cups?

15th Mar 2021

17 Comments

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?

Climate Change Actions

7th Feb 2019

79 Comments

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...

Bottle Recycling

3rd Nov 2018

19 Comments

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...

War on waste

3rd Aug 2017

163 Comments

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...

Coal Seam Gas Mining

18th Jul 2015

23 Comments

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...

The Great Barrier Reef

11th Oct 2014

7 Comments

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...

Global warming or mother nature?

2nd Nov 2012

405 Comments

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...

Do you have a favourite season?

20th Jun 2012

151 Comments

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...

Supermarket Packaging and it's impact

26th Jan 2012

15 Comments

Supermarket packaging of bakery, meat and some fruit and vegetable seems to be excessive. What do you think?

Does anyone else NOT believe that we are the cause of Climate Change?

17th Jun 2011

68 Comments

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...

Unnecessary car use

17th May 2011

19 Comments

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 mega...

Save our bees

2nd May 2011

23 Comments

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...

Nuclear Power

16th Mar 2011

17 Comments

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.

Why is it so hard to recycle?

16th Mar 2011

15 Comments

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 output....

Doomsday

27th Feb 2011

68 Comments

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...

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

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!