Author: Peppermint

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    Sharing Ink

    Find a penny, pick it up – all day long you’ll have good luck. Find a handmade, inscribed book and all day long you’ll have a good mood! Inspiring and creating a moment of happiness for strangers is the idea behind Sharing Ink, a project by public artist Sayraphim Lothian, that hits the streets of Melbourne…

  • Green Jeans

    Let’s wear the change! This is the manifesto behind jeans brand Haikure, who are leading the charge on sustainability, innovation and transparency. Hailing from Italy, Haikure aims to “respect the planet and people through a new lifestyle, where the latest fashion trends and sustainability come together.” They use eco-friendly materials and processes in developing their…

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    Sustainability. Just Do It.

    Having suffered several scandals in the past, sportswear giant Nike are now attempting to clean up their image with the release of a new sustainability app, The Materials Sustainability Index (MSI), which scores materials based on their environmental impact and long term sustainability. Environmental impact is explained and evaluated across four main categories – waste,…

  • Little Lucy Locket

    Personalised with your own monogram initials, tag necklaces by Sydney label Lucy Locket, a new line of jewellery by Zoe Le Page of Rockrose Handmade, are laser-cut from sustainably grown maple, alder and cherry woods. Locally made to order in small batches to minimise waste and with designs titled ‘Marry Me To The Sea’ and…

  • Natural Newborns

    It’s no secret that newborn babies have sensitive skin – clothing, wraps and blankets made from synthetic fibres should be avoided wherever possible. That’s the philosophy behind Fourzero, a new Queensland-based eco label that makes clothes and accessories for newborns. Every piece in the range, from blankets and towels to beanies and jumpsuits, is made…

  • Miss Humanity 2013

    Pitting women against each other to judge them for their bikini bodies and ability to bat their lashes is something we certainly don’t agree with. But pitting women against each other to judge who is best at raising awareness for humanitarian causes? Well, that just puts a whole new spin on things. Miss Humanity 2013…