If you’re lucky enough to be in Melbourne this evening, why not skip out on post-work drinks and instead join the refashioning fun for Future Fashion Now? Head on down to St Kilda Town Hall from 4pm where there’ll be fashion shows, a clothing swap (bring along three quality garments to participate) and workshops to…
Attention Brisbanites! Have you ever wanted to give silver smithing a shot? Felt like trying felting? What about woodturning or chutney-making? Or maybe you just want to splurge on some handmade goodies created by other crafters? If this all sounds like your cup of tea (which you can either drink, or use to dye material!),…
If you’re around in Melbourne town this Friday, why not lend a hand in building a traditional healthcare centre? No, we’re not suggesting you turn up to this event in your overalls, pushing a wheelbarrow and wielding a shovel. All you have to do is bring $10 (or more, if you’re feeling generous) to Bricks,…
Sukin have gone that small step further in their efforts to keep us all looking beautiful naturally. In support of the Keep Australia Beautiful campaign, they are donating $1 of all sales of their specially marked, limited edition Sukin Hydrating Body Lotion. Enriched with an infusion of aloe vera, nettle, horsetail and burdock combined with…
If you’re a new fashion designer or have a business that’s doing an excellent job in the eco field, INNOVATION 2011 wants to hear from you. The Ethical Fashion Forum competition seeks out and promotes inspirational emerging design talent and initiatives that have environmental and social benefits. Among other prizes, winners will receive international press…
For the last 12 months, the lovely Nina O’Brien from Brisbane eco label Kindling has been working at the Blue Sphere ethical clothing workshop in Hanoi Vietnam, helping with garment design, pattern-making and training staff. Nina has had a fabulous time working with this great team, however her time with Blue Sphere is nearing its…
Tuesday night we had the pleasure of having dinner with Neil Prentice at French restaurant, Libertine. The man himself is no different to some of his wines in that he’s not backwards in coming forwards. His robust character (the man, not the wine) complements Libertine’s mild-mannered chef and their food and wine enjoy a similar…
If you believe that one individual changing one action can have an impact on the global good, then imagine what multiplying that action by three can do? Well, those clever people at Oxfam have done exactly that, and are this week kicking off their 3things campaign: encouraging a more ethical, sustainable and generous society by…
In the spirit of Fair Trade Fortnight, The QLD Fair Trade Collective has teamed up with QUT’s new sustainable fashion hub, The Stitchery, to bring us a colourful evening of Ethical Fashion next Friday, May 20. Featuring canapés, drinks and some very special speakers – including Paula Rogers, co-founder or Fairer Traders Australia, artisan Cecilia…
It’s over, but we’re all still reeling. Rosemount Australian Fashion Week was held at the overseas passenger terminal on Sydney harbour, just across the water from the gorgeous Opera House. Despite weeks of rain, the weather brightened up and the street photographers took to the outdoors snapping up fashionistas left right and centre. Inside, catwalks…
Fair Trade Fortnight is upon us, and here in the Peppermint office we’re coming up with different ways to get involved. Thankfully, there are hundreds of ideas at Fair Trade Fortnight’s website to give us all a little nudge in the right direction. Swapping to Fair Trade can make huge and real difference to farmers,…
As RAFW winds to a close and you find yourself in Sydney this weekend with nothing to do, we recommend a visit to EcoXpo 2011: Sustainable Living Made Easy. Like Disneyland for the green-minded, EcoXpo is a gathering of like-minded hearts, minds and souls, all under one roof to display, discuss and share their sustainable…
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