Aiming to save the earth one cup at a time, Renton Bishopric and Clare Botfield create beautiful reusable ceramic coffee cups (and now also gorgeous portable ‘planet bowls’) through their Sunshine Coast-based company, Pottery For The Planet. We caught up with Clare to hear more about the purpose and passion behind the brand… Why did…
The festive season is upon us, so we’ve partnered with our good friends at Lighthouse Baking to bring you a selection of delicious cakes using native ingredients that are perfect for celebrations of all sizes! Our Rosella & Lemon Myrtle Bars pack a lot of punch into a small package – take yours to the…
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 new…
Been bombarded by Black Friday promotions in your Insta feed? Welcome to the silly (sales) season! Held on the last Friday in November, the day after Thanksgiving in the US, Black Friday traditionally marks the beginning of the holiday shopping season. It sees thousands of online and in-store retailers offer huge discounts in an attempt…
Whether you’re enjoying a moment of calm with a cup of tea or celebrating life’s special moments with the people you love, a simple cake showcasing native ingredients is sure to delight. We’ve partnered with our good friends at Lighthouse Baking to bring you a selection of delicious cakes celebrating native ingredients that are perfect…
Battling one of the harshest droughts on record combined with intense bushfires, many communities in regional Australia are doing it tough. It’s not just farmers who are suffering – small businesses, producers and artists are also feeling the effects. But as relief efforts ramp up, a new grassroots campaign is injecting much-needed funds into remote…
When was the last time you let yourself play? Lizzie Rose, from creative social enterprise Rumpus, explains why it isn’t just for children – and how to incorporate more time for play into your daily life… Not too long after we’re born, most of us learn to grasp with our hands. We reach for a…
The sun is shining and the beach is calling, which means one thing – our hot-off-the-press new-look Summer Issue 44 is finally here! After lots of hard work, we’re thrilled to be sharing this fresh new issue of Peppermint with you, our beloved readers. Not only do we have a beautiful updated masthead (thanks to…
Happy World Kindness Day! On this delightful day, we’re throwing it back to a piece from Emiliana Simon-Thomas PHD – a researcher focused on kindness and compassion and its positive effect on the human brain. Back in Issue 26 of Peppermint, she took at look at the science of kindness – and how choosing to…
In an open letter sent to Prime Minister Scott Morrison this week, 240 scientists have warned that Australia is in the midst of an ‘extinction crisis’. Coordinated by the Australian Conservation Foundation and backed by the Places You Love Alliance, a group of 57 organisations including WWF Australia and the Humane Society, the letter urges…
One look at the neon colourways and you can probably guess that online clothing retailer Pretty Little Thing doesn’t favour natural dyes for its collections. But alarming viral posts have now found the fast-fashion brand might be using potentially harmful chemicals. Owned by UK-based Boohoo Group, Pretty Little Thing sells women’s apparel in the UK,…
Did you know that almost half of all plastics produced worldwide are created for the packaging industry? According to data from the World Bank, less than 14% of plastic packaging worldwide is recycled, resulting in a whopping 146 million tonnes of containers, wrappers and packets winding up in landfill every year. The role the fashion…