If you’ve heard of Melbourne textile company Ink & Spindle, you’ll know their prints are pretty darn special. Colours and patterns are inspired by the Aussie bush, with reds, golds, greens and blues in prints like ‘kangaroo paw’, ‘protaeflora’ and ‘leucadendron’, all hand screenprinted on ethically sourced textiles. And now the brand – who are…
Did you know it was World Humanitarian Day earlier this week? The day itself falls on 19th of August, to honour the 22 aid workers killed in the Baghdad UN headquarters in 2003, but commemorations continue for a whole month. This year, a social media campaign is also being used to raise much needed funds…
When it comes to recycling, every little bit counts. Boutique coffee giant Nespresso have some clever measures in place to promote recycling of their coffee capsules, including supplying recycling bags and canisters to customers. Recently Nespresso invited six leading sustainable artists and designers – each representing their own state or territory – to fashion an original…
Brisbane-based ceramicist Erin Lightfoot is back to unveil her second collection of bold geometric jewellery and accessories, Succession. Inspired by Edwardian patterning, Succession “looks to start of the 20th century when ideas of modernism were emerging,” Erin explains. “I’ve tried to depict something between ‘old world’ sophistication and contemporary flare.” Alongside her trademark ceramic bangles,…
Australia’s first ever Fair Food Week is in full swing! Workshops, movie screenings, food swaps, markets and tours coordinated by the Australian Food Sovereignty Alliance are happening all week right across the country, from cheese making classes in Wodonga, to city farming workshops on the Gold Coast and edible gardening in Daylesford. With events running until the…
Winter is slowly coming to an end, and many of us might miss the cosy nights in bed, hot cups of tea and warm layers of woollies. For those sleeping rough, however, winter living is often far less rosy. After a brush with youth homelessness himself, entrepreneur Jamie Green founded One Night Stand to do…
It’s a big week here at Peppermint HQ as we celebrate our fifth birthday! From humble beginnings back in 2008, we have changed and grown and met so many lovely and inspiring people along the way, and we can’t wait to celebrate many more years of fair fashion and beautiful design with you all. To…
If your ‘wedding ideas’ board on Pinterest is getting a bit packed and you want to turn some of that inspiration into reality, head on down to the Brisbane Eco Wedding Fair on August 25th to discuss your ideas and find the perfect dress, décor and destination from a variety of sustainable vendors. Held at…
Matching creativity with business know-how is often a tricky balance, but how wonderful it is when left and right brain can work together in perfect harmony! The Artful Business Conference aims to help you achieve just that – teaching creative entrepreneurs how to make it in the business world without losing their passion in the process. Over September 3 and…
Can clever design really save the world? The answer at this year’s Sydney Design festival has been a big resounding “YES, OF COURSE, DUH!” Or something like that. The festival – running until Sunday – encompasses events like an indigenous garden tour with Slow Food Sydney to lessons on earth building techniques in developing countries….
There’s been a bit of talk about asylum seekers lately in what we like to think of as this fair (in all senses of the word) country of ours. Unfortunately, very little of that talk has brought on the warm and fuzzies, but actions speak louder than words – which is why some keen and…
We love keeping our eye on all the good, green fashion coming out of NZ, but now we have another reason to celebrate our Kiwi cousins! New Zealand has announced an inaugural eco fashion week next month to promote sustainable, ethical and upcycled fashion. The brainchild of designer Denise Anglesey, the event hopes to develop…