Carpets for Communities‘ fundraising event, Spinning Dreams, kicks-off this Friday. A documentary film which follows nine young cyclists as they travel across Indo-China to raise awareness for sustainable livelihood and development will be screened in seven cities around Australia and South East Asia between the 9th and 11th of December. You can head to the…
Dreaming of a sustainable Christmas? Here’s another clever way to stay off Santa’s naughty list this year. Eco Chic Christmas Trees are a trendy alternative to plastic or living varieties. Hand made from recycled timber pallets and spruced up with water-based paints, they are easy to assemble and will hold all your favourite decorations. 100%…
Its no secret that we love a good market, but don’t just take our word for it – the North Melbourne Market was recently voted the best for handmade goods by The Market Roll. De-stressing your festive season, visiting a market is one way to have fun while getting the job done. Boasting a mix…
Still have some room left in your Christmas stocking? Well we hope so, because the Queensland Fair Trade Collective Christmas Markets are on in Brisbane this weekend. With a great range of ethically-produced homewares, toys, clothing, jewellery and food, this will be your one-stop last-minute-xmas-shop. Drop in on the 3rd and 4th of December at…
Makers of Belief are a clothing collective with a difference. A pacemaker of the slow-clothes revolution, sustainable garment consumption is the aim of their game. With exclusive vintage ranges sourced from locations most of us only dream of visiting, Makers of Belief are proving that old can be bold, beautiful, and anything but dowdy.
Christmas is only six week away and it might be time to hunt for stocking stuffers. Good news if you live in or around Brisbane because the folks at Reverse Garbage are presenting ‘i heart handmade’, “an exhibition of beautifully crafted art and eco-gifts”, most under $50. In what might be the closest you’ll get…
There are still quite a few sleeps left until Christmas, but here at Peppermint we like giving presents away early. This is the best present of all, something you can share with a friend! We have one double pass to give away to the Fair@Square VIP Ethical Fashion Show on December 2 at BMW Edge…
Indie and eco are two of our favourite things here at Peppermint, and they are about to collide in style this Saturday when the BrisStyle Indie Eco Markets hit St Augustine’s Church at Hamilton. Vintage, handmade and artisan products will be on sale, all with an eco-friendly edge. Add our third favourite thing to…
From the fashions of Peru to the garments of Switzerland, there are more than a few common threads that link the wonderful world of clothing. The Liverpool City Library’s latest exhibition, United By Colour: Vintage Fashion From Around the World, investigates the element of colour. The 60 garments and accessories on display are vibrant, vivid…
Is it that time of year again already? The Finders Keepers Spring/Summer markets are on this Saturday and Sunday at Brisbane’s Old Museum. Plenty of old favourites and brand new designers will be trading their wares against a backdrop of live music, cold beer and sizzling sausages. Treat yourself to something handmade, vintage or crafty,…
Last Wednesday morning at Ginger and Smart’s Paddington boutique, Ethical Clothing Australia held the first of many Meet Your Maker events. As the name suggests, the new campaign focuses on helping Australian consumers to make informed ethical shopping choices. You can be sure that anything boasting the Meet Your Maker label has been manufactured by…
Are you creatively inclined but with a competitive edge? Then this one’s for you! The Fremantle Eco Shop and Wall of Contemporary Art are inviting submissions for their first Eco Art Competition. Round One of six has just opened and the theme is ‘water’. Submissions of any kind are welcome, whether you’re into photography, textiles,…
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