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Benefits Research

Published: 7 September 2026

A new research project from CQ University looking into environmental, social, and health benefits of plogging, a practice that combines outdoor physical activity (e.g., walking or jogging) with the collection of rubbish.

Researcher Krishna Bodhipaksha is looking for volunteers …

Are there benefits to picking up litter during outdoor physical activity?

To find out, participate in the study and find out together

Project overview
This study aims to investigate the environmental, social, and health benefits of plogging, a practice that combines outdoor physical activity (e.g., walking or jogging) with the collection of litter. The study has received approval from the CQUniversity Human Research Ethics Committee (No. 25580)

Who is eligible?

  • Ploggers (i.e., people who engage in outdoor physical activities combined with picking up litter)
  • Adult individuals aged 18+ years
  • Children aged 12+ years also could participate together with a parent/guardian.
  • Based in Australia
  • Who speaks English.

What is involved?

Participation in this study will involve joining an online discussion, which will take about 90 minutes
of your time.

Interested in participating?
If you would like to participate, please click the following link
https://cqu.syd1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_aaFkDLMQ81jUZGS

You will receive a $50 e-gift card upon completing the focus group.
To be eligible for the incentive, you must remain until the end of the session.

For further information, contact

Krishna Bodhipaksha
k.g.bodhipaksha@cqumail.com
PhD Candidate, CQUniversity Australia
CQUniversity Human Research Ethics Committee- ethics@cqu.edu.a

 

 

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