Imagine working in conditions so stifling hot you allow a colleague to repeatedly rake your back with a coin until your skin turns red-raw, simply to stay conscious. Simply so you don’t faint – yet again – and lose crucial earning time in a working day for which you’ll be paid just $5.50. This is the…
In a somewhat forgotten corner of Brisbane, a couple of hundred metres down from the city’s popular Eat Street Markets at Portside Wharf, lies a little-known wonderland of creativity. Known as HackerSpace Brisbane, or HSBNE for short, the sprawling workshop is part of the nation-wide hackerspace movement – not dungeons full of computer nerds hacking…
If your dirty clothes pile is perpetually enormous, we’ve got news to make your day: apparently we’re all far too studious when it comes to keeping our threads squeaky clean – and all that over-washing is wreaking havoc on the environment. The upshot? We now have an excellent excuse to skip doing the laundry. A new…
When all’s chugging along pretty nicely in your world – and perhaps even more so when it’s not – it’s easy to get a bit complacent about the state of the planet. Sure, climate change is real, but if you’re kitted out with a reusable coffee cup, energy-saving light bulbs and a well-used recycling bin, it…
Back in the 80s, the notion that business could be a force for good was pretty revolutionary. Most companies were more obsessed with their bottom line than ensuring the people who made their product’s ingredients were well-paid, working in humane conditions and using methods that sustained rather than ruined their land. So when The Body Shop…
Here’s definitive proof that it’s entirely possible to look sharp while wearing planet-friendly threads. Emma Watson’s been gallivanting the globe promoting her new film Beauty and the Beast and launched The Press Tour Instagram account giving behind-the-scenes peeks into each of her glamorous outfits. Detailed captions reveal Emma only wears clothing labels committed to being more sustainable,…
It seems a touch far-fetched, the idea that little bits of your favourite jumper or dress could be massively contributing to marine pollution, slowly morphing into tiny contaminant-filled bombs that float about oceans and end up in fish bellies (and then, of course, our bellies). But it’s actually totally true. The problem is polyester and other…
Many indigenous peoples share a deep connection and love for their lands, cultures and traditions – and, it turns out, for fashion. Their talents are on display in this year’s Global Indigenous Runway show, a catwalk event featuring the collections of indigenous designers from Australasia and further afield as part of the Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival….
In an era of screens, online streaming and social media, there’s nothing quite like talking to people in real life, hearing their stories and making real connections. That’s why we created our PepTalks events – to give people a chance to hear from individuals from the pages of Peppermint magazine and beyond who are working to create positive…
If recent global events have you feeling like our world is currently taking several giant steps backwards, here’s some cheerier news. Across the planet, courageous women young and old are stepping up to make a positive difference for both gender parity and our environment. In celebration of International Women’s Day today, which this year asks us…
Our beautiful new Autumn Issue 33 is out today! It explores healthier, more sustainable abodes while encouraging us to adopt an attitude of gratitude towards the place we rest our heads each night. We take a look at how you can green your space through renovating, decorating, building or even while renting, so whatever stage you’re…
“Self-love means caring for your body and caring for your mental health. Self-love means showing forgiveness to yourself when you make mistakes. Don’t let anyone tell you that your body is wrong.” This weekend’s your last chance to snap up issue 32 of Peppermint! We recommend you find a quiet space, put your feet up and soak…