What says summer more than knocking back a coldie at the end (or the start) of a warm day? New Zealand company Karma Cola (from the team behind All Good) make delicious beverages that not only hit the spot, they’re fair trade, organic and ethically produced, too. Unlike most soft drink giants, the Karma Cola recipe is…
Many of us are already familiar (and enamoured!) with the designs of fair trade, ethical Australian label Roopa Pemmaraju. The good news is that Roopa has recently launched an online store, making her designs even more accessible to ethical fashionistas around Australia. Pieces from the luxury label are already stocked in David Jones stores, but…
We are perfectly pumped about the new Boz + Love summer tank dresses! This beautiful bunch are based in Sydney and fashion their tees, totes and dresses from environmentally-friendly fabrics, which they say are ‘buttery smooth, lightweight and luxurious.’ Each design incorporates a positive message about life, with the label using the power of words…
Wednesday December 12th was an historic day for Australia with the launch of National Indigenous TV (NITV) as a free to air channel, after five years broadcasting on pay TV and satellite. This is a significant step forward for Indigenous broadcasting, with the dedicated channel being a platform to showcase the stories of the world’s…
Planning on receiving a new mobile phone for Christmas (hint hint Santa Claus…)? Well you’re not alone! 9 million new mobiles are shipped to Australia every year, while the old handsets and accessories they replace are often disposed of improperly. Mobile Muster’s Memory Muster campaign is still running through the Christmas period, providing a timely…
Searching for a personalised gift this season? British darlings Lu Flux make these gorgeous alphabet patchwork cushions from a mix of classic vintage fabrics sourced in the UK. As unique as you, each cushion is proudly crafted in England and made to order with your choice of colours and letter! If you’re lucky enough to be…
Exciting news! Peppermint is teaming up with Billy Blue College of Design to present a very special event in Melbourne on Thursday, January 17th. Tailoring Tomorrow will bring together guest speakers from a wide range of fashion industries including independent labels, major fashion brands and representatives from the textile industry, certification boards and ethical manufacturing to…
Well known Australian eco model Amanda Rootsey has recently launched a new initiative called SHINE From Within, which specialises in delivering a series of courses to young women in areas like nutrition and natural skin care, online networking, model training, TV presenting and more. During January, SHINE is running the first of its Model Masterclasses…
Although many Australians have been observing it for a while, the Meat Free Mondays campaign has officially launched on our shores, headed up by local personalities including TV chef Janella Purcell, nutritionist Rosemary Stanton and environmentalist Jon Dee. The Campaign, launched by the Do Something charity and the Fry’s Family Foundation, is seen as a…
The My Community Matters initiative, launched by SBS, is all about celebrating the diversity of Australian communities. It invites all Australians to share the story of the their community for the chance to share it with the Prime Minister, as well as having it published on the SBS website. All you need to do is…
Last month, a new needlework initiative was launched in the UK called Sew it Forward. The whole idea behind the initiative is to bring back needlework such as knitting and sewing, through a series of social events where you can get ‘hands on’ and learn how to sew, knit or embroider yourself! Sew it Forward…
Erin Templeton is a Vancouver based sustainable designer, who is about to celebrate a pretty important milestone in the fashion world- ten years in the business! Born and raised in the mountains outside Vancouver, Erin eventually moved to London to study shoemaking and it was at Cordwainer’s College that she started out making accessories from…