A New Way of Life

How does one use the humble coconut to improve the lives of entire communities in the Solomon Islands? Dr Dan Etherington went and did just...

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Humanitix Peppermint magazine

Changemaker: Humanitix

Ever felt frustrated by those booking fees that appear from nowhere when you buy event tickets online? What if you knew that little (or not-so-little)...

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StudioThrifty4 op shop Brisbane – Pay a Sack Forward

STUDIO THRIFTY4

If you’re anything like us, nothing makes your heart sing more than a well-stocked retro rail at your local op shop. Whilst the standard racks...

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Changemakers: Koky Saly

Koky Saly keeps his promises. Searching for a way to fund his charity BabyTree Projects, Koky cottoned on to using discarded fabrics to make backpacks....

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"Community Trade is part of the DNA of The Body Shop and ... a prime example of how we can challenge industry norms,” Will Stephens, head of sustainable sourcing, says.

Power to the people

Back in the 80s, the notion that business could be a force for good was pretty revolutionary. Most companies were more obsessed with their bottom...

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Stitch by Stitch

Finding the right pattern, deciding on a beautiful fabric, carefully counting stitches and then unveiling the finished garment – sewing your own clothing can bring...

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Cuddle + Kind – Peppermint

Toy Story

On an ordinary summer’s night three years ago, Canadians Derek and Jen Woodgate plonked themselves down to watch a documentary with their kids. Afterwards, their...

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Bringing the Light

Bringing the Light

Life as a woman in Nepal isn’t easy. Girls aren’t guaranteed the same educational opportunities as their brothers and women have fewer employment options than...

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