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…
Being more health conscious and eating better are often at the top of New Year’s resolution lists and now a new Sydney service helps us do just that. From My Kitchen is a new food service that creates homemade, 100% organic, healthy snacks that are all round good for you. The idea behind the venture,…
Turn down the heat with these cool Yule handmade finds from our friends at Etsy. 1} 100% Bamboo T-shirt in Black – Maytide Clothing $80 2} 100% Recycled Christmas Cards – Made By Self $10 3} Reversible Baby Sundress – Banana Orange Apple $31 4} Authenticity Unisex Leather Cuff – By Marie-Nicole $35 5} Organic…
Following the success of the ‘Sustainable Table’ cookbook, which was recently named Best Sustainable Food Book in Australia, not for profit by the same name Sustainable Table, has just launched a new cookbook called Seasonal Regional. In the book, local food advocate Sarah Robins, takes you on a seasonal regional tour of Victoria, meeting people…
If you still have stocking space left to stuff then here’s another bunch of contemporary handmade, fair trade and ethical products from design market Blue Caravan. 1} Wooden Boom Box Necklace – Brainbow $60 2} Original Artwork Brooch – Elliott My Dear $10 3} Travel Bag with Organic Canvas Lining – Super Earth Goods $135…
Hot off the heels of the International Green Awards, the world recently celebrated the ‘greening of fashion’ on the international stage. The SOURCE Awards shine a light on innovative and inspirational businesses, individuals and initiatives in the fashion industry. Better yet, they promote the idea that sustainable practices are not an optional ‘add on’ but…
Next up in our Green Gift Guide series is Felt, New Zealand’s favourite online marketplace for handmade goods. Once you’ve browsed these nine gift goodies curated just for Peppermint, head on over to Felt’s own Christmas Gift Guide for more indie inspiration. 1} Retro Daisy iPad Sleeve – Claire De Loom $30 2} FSC Certified…
Dream of a world where you know all of your neighbours names? Where you feel engaged in your community, and can share in the skills and knowledge of those around you? This is a dream shared by Jodie Hampson who has just launched NeighboursWeb – an online collaborative consumption community focused on offering networking, bartering…
If you are based on Australia’s West Coast, here is one exhibition you won’t want to miss! A Child is Born is a Christmas themed art exhibition which celebrates the importance of childhood, featuring artwork from some of WA’s most prominent artists. Two special activities are also taking place around the exhibition and include a…