In the wake of the tragic Rana Plaza collapse in Bangladesh, there has been even more pressure on fashion labels to be open and transparent about their supply chain. That’s where the recent The Truth Behind The Barcode report comes in. By looking at 128 brands operating in Australia and assessing how they are tracking…
While there’s no shame in going weak at the knees for a shiny new gadget every now and then, but that doesn’t mean we should neglect to deal with our old ones responsibly. Looking to round up the some 23 million unused phones lying around Australian homes right now, MobileMuster are once again putting out the call…
EcoXpo is back and bigger than ever, with another stellar program of exhibitors from all walks of eco life! Sydney’s Rosehill Gardens Racecourse is the site for this long weekend of green goodness, running from September 20-22. On Friday, an all-day seminar event features a star-studded lineup of Australian and international guests, including Costa, David Ritter,…
Did you know it was Indigenous Literacy Day last week? A national event aimed at raising awareness (and vital funds!) for literacy in over 200 remote communities, Indigenous Literacy Day saw an impressive array of events and fundraisers held right across the country, with participating book sellers and publishers donating 5% of their earnings to…
What do you think the world needs to hear? Given a soapbox, a megaphone and a chalkboard, what would you say? Melbourne artist Alex Desebrock asked locals in Brunswick what they really wanted to get off their chest as part of a public art project, What Does the World Need to Hear? Some of the…
The always impressive Perth Fashion Festival kicks off tomorrow, and this year it is all about celebrating fashion creativity both on and off the runway. For the last month, the Festival has been working with a group of Perth-based bloggers, challenging them to style and ‘restyle’ op-shopped outfits and celebrate the diversity of secondhand fashion….
You’d be forgiven for wandering past a LUSH store and mistaking the colourful goodies inside for cakes and candies. Their pretty soaps and cosmetics – handmade, environmentally sustainable, animal friendly and responsibly packaged – certainly look near good enough to eat (DON’T though, they’re still soaps!). The beauty brand’s eco practices are in fact so…
Spring has sprung and the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival’s Spring Graze is in full swing! Want to know the ins and outs of jarring your own spreads and chutneys? The jams, pickles and preserves workshop at South Melbourne Market on September 21 is just one of 50 events happening all over the city this September, showing you…
While the pollsters may be calling tomorrow’s election a done deal, there’s still a lot you can do to significantly affect the outcome – especially when it comes to The Senate. If you, like us, want to see action on climate change, humane treatment of refugees, a fair and equal education system and protection of…
“Let us try to replace impatience and intolerance with understanding, compassion and love.” These inspirational words by renowned conservationist Jane Goodall were shared with us in Issue 10 of Peppermint and are now reborn in the first installment of our More Than Words charity art series. Vibrantly brought to life by Melbourne-based typographer and illustrator Letitia Green,…
Talk about a partnership made in heaven! Purveyors of all things made with love, Etsy have recently joined forces with microfinance pioneers Kiva to offer a special range of loans and endorsements. The collaboration will focus particularly on encouraging artisans and crafty types the world over to grow their own small businesses. Like all Kiva…
Eat Beautiful is a very aptly named, newly launched website supporting positive body image and healthy eating habits. Created by Australian model and actress Rachel Jessica Tan, its launch coincides with Body Image Awareness Week which kicked off yesterday. The week itself, an initiative of the Butterfly Foundation, aims to address the body image issues…