It’s tough right now, hey? We hear you. As the situation around COVID-19 continues to evolve daily, it’s important that we find innovative ways to stay connected and calm. And without rejecting the seriousness of the situation, it’s also crucial for us to find the good in the everyday to protect our mental health. Thursday…
Online shopping can be tricky enough at the best of times, but for those with a disability the experience can be a minefield. New Zealand-based Grace Stratton knows this only too well. As someone who has always used a wheelchair due to Cerebral Palsy, Grace frequently experienced failed ecommerce experiences, because her lack of fine…
In celebration of International Women’s Day today, which has the theme #EachforEqual, we’ve asked fourteen brilliant people: what does equality mean to you? The IWD 2020 campaign theme is ‘an equal world is an enabled world’. This draws on the theory of collective individualism – which means that our individual actions can have an impact on…
They’re soft, stylish and sustainable – that’s right, scrunchies are back in fashion and we couldn’t be happier! Not only are these fabric hair ties gentler on hair than traditional elastic bands, they can be gentler on the planet too. To celebrate the return of this humble hair accessory, we’re sharing eight eco-friendly scrunchie brands…
Need some inspiration and positivity in your life? Our brand-new Autumn Issue 45 is here to help! We speak to our coverstar, broadcaster, actor and author Faustina Agolley (painted by Sydney-based artist Kim Leutwyler for a portrait included as a finalist in the 2019 Archibald Prize), about identity, sexuality and belonging; hear from three Australian…
Global warming, plastic pollution, societal inequality, female education in the developing world, the plight of asylum seekers, animal rights – whatever you’re passionate about, there’s a cause that could use your voice. It’s been said that we’re now entering Generation ‘A’ – the era of the activist. People are starting to understand that, to truly…
We love our wardrobes but do our wardrobes love the planet? It’s a sad truth that the fashion industry is one of the most polluting industries in the world. To help us understand how our fashion choices contribute to climate change, thredUp – the world’s largest online secondhand shop – has released an interactive online calculator…
Ever wondered how much it would cost to prevent climate change? According to the ABC, the average Australian would happily add $200 every year to a hypothetical ‘save the climate’ kitty – and that adds up to some pretty world-changing results (a cool $4 billion dollars’ worth, to be exact). This nifty graphic shows you…
Julie Sanduski is a designer working at the intersection of food, sustainability and UI/UX. Her goal is to influence change through creative design, to encourage people to reduce food waste and enable a circular food economy. Julie is working in Seattle as part of the Creative Residency programme with Adobe. Peppermint’s Editor-in-chief Kelley Sheenan spoke…
For so many of us, the local cafe isn’t just a source of essential caffeine – it’s a daily dose of connection as well. Feeling part of your local community can raise your spirits and fill your cup – but what about the lovely people behind the counter? In this very special series,…
It’s the time of year when many of us begin frantically prepping for the start of the school term – and in a sea of uniforms, chair bags and seemingly endless booklists, giving thought to the humble lunch can be quite low on the priority list. But that’s where we come in, friends! We’ve sharpened…
Octavia Bromell is an illustrator with one goal – to find the joy in everyday life. She’s an Adobe Creative Resident based in the UK who began drawing after she was diagnosed with clinical depression and severe anxiety three years ago. Octavia works remotely from her own studio in a shepherd’s hut in Dorset as…