I was told recently that zero-waste living is on-trend. The lifestyle I have been living for over 18 months has become a hot topic, and it’s got me thinking about why so many people are aspiring to reduce their rubbish. My own path to reducing the amount of stuff I threw away began when I…
As Plastic Free July kicks off in 130 countries around the world, we’ve rounded-up some of the easiest ways to show pesky plastics the door. As well as making practical changes, there’s never been a better time to make yourself heard – advocating for reusable straws, cups and packaging everywhere from your local cafe to…
Best-known as an author, advocate and all-round action woman, Tara Moss can now add vintage blogger and host of a Youtube channel – Sewing Vintage with Tara Moss – to her resume. We caught up with Tara to ask her about her passion for sewing, the exploration of typically gendered roles and why she feels it’s crucial to rediscover…
As so many of us are increasingly examining the who-what-wear of our clothes, it’s the perfect time to launch a weekly podcast that promises to pick apart the fashion industry like never before. Wardrobe Crisis sees journalist and author Clare Press cutting through the fashion speak and bringing the real talk to the table, as…
Eco-agronomist, activist, food writer, urban farmer and entrepreneur – author Rebecca Sullivan does the lot, and she’s also passionate about passing on ‘granny skills’ to future generations. A self-taught cook who’s just released ‘The Art of the Natural Home – A Room By Room Guide‘, here she shares her first steps to creating a nature-based…
Taking place in Sydney’s Opera House last Saturday, The Australia Council’s 10th National Indigenous Arts Awards honoured the work of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists. For Queensland-born singer-songwriter Ancestress Teila Watson, the evening saw her receive The Dreaming Award – a prize that bestows mentorship and $20,000 upon an 18-26-year-old Indigenous artist, in order to…
A favourite pair of jeans, the perfect slouchy jumper, that beautiful dress for a special occasion – clothes help us express ourselves and tell the world who we are. But they also have their own stories: those of the farmers, the sewers, the cutters, the makers, and of the impact each garment has on these…
Whether you’re a seasoned seamstress or a relative sewing newbie, we have a selection of free (yes, free!) downloadable sewing patterns to suit your skill set and your style. Our four most recent patterns were created exclusively for Peppermint by the talented Emily from In the Folds, and feature a wardrobe staple for every season, so you can put those sewing skills…
There’s a lot to love about the comfy-as clobber from New Zealand’s Thunderpants. Way back in 1995, this family-run business started out with a mission to create sustainable smalls in smile-worthy prints, and as they’ve grown the range has expanded to include perfectly patterned clothing for all the family. Imagine our joy, then, to hear…
Managing a social enterprise that aims to awaken people to their individual power is challenging. Trying to convince people that they already have what they need to solve their problems can be fairly disruptive to a certain mindset. “I’m certain I don’t!” some reply. In cultures immersed in the blame game, too many of us…
Back in issue 31 of Peppermint, assignmint #18 called on people to make small changes with big impact. For writer Freya Latona, this was the inspiration to create communal composting in her Sydney laneway. Here, she talks us through the ways it’s helped build community and relationships in the space. Bakers Lane in Sydney’s inner west, a…
We all know recycling has huge benefits for our planet – but have you ever considered the human cost of a process that involves sorting trash by hand? Every year, an estimated 10million tonnes of plastic waste is imported into China to be re-used in the country’s manufacturing industry. But before it can be repurposed,…
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