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…
It’s hard not to feel overwhelmed and helpless at the scale and severity of the current bushfire emergency. But by rising up together and all pitching in, we show humanity at its finest. There are so many places who need support right now, so we’ve gathered together just some of the people and organisations who…
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,…
Seriously – this dress! It’s a big call, but we think this is one of our favourite Sewing School designs so far – crafted in collaboration with the lovely Lauren of Elbe Textiles, it’s the perfect throw-on-and-feel-glam number that’s both breezy and beautiful. As ideal for a morning at the farmers’ market as it is…
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,…
We look forward to connecting with you.