Bunnings

Bunnings is a major Australian hardware and garden supplies retailer. Recent news highlights several controversies surrounding the company. Firstly, there's a recommendation to restrict the sale of rat poisons from Bunnings (and supermarkets) to licensed professionals due to concerns about their impact on Australian wildlife. Secondly, Bunnings has been granted approval to use facial recognition technology in its stores to combat crime, despite privacy concerns. Store managers cited instances of threatening behavior from customers as justification. Finally, Bunnings is facing accusations of 'greenwashing' its timber products. The Wilderness Society has lodged a complaint alleging that Bunnings may be selling timber illegally logged by the New South Wales Forestry Corporation. These issues raise questions about Bunnings' environmental responsibility, security measures, and ethical sourcing practices, making it a subject of significant public and regulatory attention.