Ice Breaking Topics

• What is a funny excuse that you have given to leave a party early?
• What is one goal you have given up on, and what did you learn from that experience?
• What little purchase made a big difference in your life?
• What are you most curious about these days?
• Describe an experience that reminded you of the power of community.
• You have only 60 seconds before the world is nuked, how are you spending the last minute of your life?
• Describe an interaction that completely shifted how you saw yourself or the world.
• How do you stay organized and focused on your goals?

Main Topics

• How would a deposit system help reduce single-use plastic waste?
• What challenges might consumers face with a plastic deposit system?
• Should companies or individuals bear more responsibility for plastic pollution?
• How effective are deposit systems in changing public behavior?
• Could a deposit system unfairly affect low-income communities?
• What lessons can we learn from countries that already use such systems?
• Should the government enforce the system or leave it to the private sector?
• How can we balance environmental goals with economic practicality?

Free Topics

• What are some of your favorite family stories or anecdotes that have been passed down through generations?
• If you could become immortal on the condition you would NEVER be able to die or kill yourself, would you choose immortality?
• In your opinion, what makes a city feel welcoming or unwelcoming to outsiders?
• What is the hobby you've been doing for the longest period of time?
• How does the meaning of 'success' change over different stages of life?
• Physical activity has many forms. Is there a sport or physical activity you’d like to try purely for fun?
• Let’s say you’re in charge of setting the national priorities for the next decade. What comes first?
• Which outdoor activity do you find calming?