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Boomerang Bags Co-founder visits

Tania Potts spent the morning with members of Boomerang Bags Toowoomba sharing her inspirational story about how Boomerang Bags became a global, grassroots movement. “In 2012 we watched a documentary called “Bag It” which was about plastic pollution and we thought that it would be a simply a behaviour change, we knew what the problem was and people would simply get rid of the plastic, but it turn out to be that simple.” “So we focused on bags.” Tanya said. “Textile waste is a real problem, it is the second most polluting industry behind oil.” “We wanted to use material that would be destined for landfill, to create bags and we wanted to create a conversation in changing behaviour, and it has just snowballed from there.” Local Toowoomba coordinator Christie Rheeder admits that she doesn’t sew, but she does love community, connection, conversation and bringing people together for something larger than ourselves. The group meet every 3rd Sunday of the month from noon until 3:00pm at the Paul Myatt Community Centre. Christie added “We have jobs for everyone, cutting, sewing, making cups of tea, having a chit-chat and just belonging.” “If you would like to get in touch with us, we have a Facebook group or if you go to the Boomerang Bags website you will find our details under Toowoomba.” https:// boomerangbags.org/ Search by community