There are some things you can do which are helpful in teaching the public about climate change; then there are some which are not. We’ll start with the good shall we… Utilising the data of the two century-long Berkeley Earth Surface Temperature (BEST) study, developer Nick Orenstein has created an app for iPhones and iPads…
Ryan McGennisken spent most of his childhood on the road. While travelling around Australia with his parents, surviving off fire-cooked meals and sleeping in huts made of sticks were common features of a life constantly on the move. With an upbringing as dreamy and fantastical as that, it’s little surprise that Ryan has grown up…
A rusty lawnmower, a spanner and an old car engine walk into a bar… Okay, let’s leave the metal humour to someone who knows what they’re doing. Christopher Trotter is a local sculptor known for his wit and uncanny ability to give new energy and personality to scrap materials and disused mechanical parts (which is…
Clean lines, neutral colours, comfy fits, affordable price tags – this could only mean one thing! Yes, trusty Peppermint faves SOSUME have just launched a new basics range. Made using 100% fair trade organic cotton and stitched locally in Melbourne, there are five cuts and three colours to choose from. As the cooler months creep up…
Sometimes your weekend just falls into place. Like when the lovely Hayley from Sticky Fingers Bakery, who you may have read about back in Issue 11, launches a new cupcake flavour range and invites you to come and sample them for free. It gets even better when you discover that things like ‘Choc-Chip’ and ‘Banana’…
Never did you see such beauty on two wheels! It might be the simplicity of design and dreamy colours that first draw your attention to Bowery Lane Bicycles, but behind their pretty frames is a very unique philosophy. 99% of bikes sold in the US are imported from overseas, which makes Bowery Lane one of…
Did you just hear that thud at your front door? Is that a bicycle trailing off into the distance? If you live in Brisbane, your next morning delivery might not be the daily rag, but it will be good news! Tomorrow, February 4th, the Papergirl team will be spreading out across the city to deliver rolled-up…
Question: What makes advertising sustainable and cars a renewable resource? Answer: First World Trash. Designer Jenelle Malbrough from Queens, New York, rescues old billboards and salvages car seat belts to create colour-popping tote bags, messengers, laptop and iPad sleeves, duffles, wallets and more! Each waterproof and tear resistant bag is unique in colour, graphic and…
As well as having one of the coolest ad campaigns around (check out more of these amazing cut-leaf illustrations online) the message Plant for the Planet are spreading is pretty darn inspiring as well. Their Billion Tree Campaign has so far seen more than 12.5 billion trees planted in 193 countries. When their goal of nurturing 1,000 billion…
As a child, I adored my Faber-Castell coloured pencils: artist sets, watercolours, those cute ones that came in the little tubes… And now I think I know why. In exciting news for my ability to predict the future, the socially-responsible German stationery company is bringing one of my favourite childhood compositions – the smiling trees,…
You’re probably wondering why on earth surfing champion and Planet Ark ambassador, Layne Beachley, is standing inside a recycling bin. Well, Planet Ark are currently running a competition to encourage us to recycle aluminum cans when we’re out and about at parks, beaches (get it – beaches?) and other public spaces. The humble tin can…
Despite the overwhelming evidence in favour of sustainable energy, it seems those in power (no pun intended) are still reluctant to throw their full support behind it. If only they’d take a trip to Melbourne’s Federation Square this month: we’re sure the sight of the Strandbeest strolling on the sandstone would make them see the…