Consume Consciously

As individuals, the choices we make as consumers can, collectively, make an enormous difference.

The climate, biodiversity, and plastic waste crises the planet is facing requires changes in human behaviour both large and small.

The Conservation Ecology Centre has partnered with some fabulous local producers, or Australian initiatives, to allow you to make consumer choices that give back to the ecosystems that support all of us.

Sometimes the scale of challenges facing our planet can make us lose hope. But small actions that we take every day, especially when made collectively and compounded over time, can make a really important contribution.
— Lizzie Corke, CEO and Founder.
  • People shopping for books in a bookstore, with shelves filled with children's books, stuffed animals, and nature-themed books on display.

    Wildlife Wonders Gift Shop

    From books and games for kids, to field guides and sustainable homewares for you, Wildlife Wonders in Apollo Bay has a delightful range of nature inspired gifts and books. You can also find Conservation Ecology Centre merch.

  • A brown glass bottle of Prickly Moses Spotted Ale with a label featuring a quoll illustration.

    Spotted Ale

    A great beer for a great cause.

  • A bag of Hello Coffee brand coffee standing next to a steaming black mug on a weathered wooden surface in a forest setting with tall trees in the background.

    The Wildside Coffee

    Like to breathe a little easier knowing your daily brew is protecting wildlife and their homes?

  • A sign with an illustration of a kangaroo and a joey, indicating endorsement for Victoria's Container Deposit Scheme, set against a background of lush green ferns and trees.

    Make your recycling count toward conservation

    Victoria’s Container Deposit Schemes provide individuals and community groups with a financial incentive to recycle.