It’s double the love tonight with fair trade gifts from both Della and PeaceBomb. Handcrafted by a women-run collective in Ghana, Della products embody the philosophy ‘Carry Change’ – something not dissimilar to Laotian enterprise PeaceBomb, whose jewellery range upcycled from bomb shells offers opportunity for healing and new prosperity to those affected by decades…
Treat yourself to this stocking full of natural beauty goodness from Mambino Organics! Based on holistic and naturopathic principles, all Mambino products are chock full of simple, plant-based and certified organic ingredients, sourced directly from ethical farmers throughout the world. To go into the draw to win the prize pack pictured, comment below letting us…
All roads lead to Newcastle this weekend as The Olive Tree Market host a special Christmas edition of their much loved monthly market. Join them at the Junction Public School on December 21st from 9am for the festivities, including more than 100 stalls from local artisans and designers, makers and creators. This also marks the…
Add some colour to your outfits for the party season with a special gift voucher from Ruby Olive Jewellery and Accessories. Launching a new eco range in January using salvaged builders’ palette timber, Ruby Olive is offering Peppermint readers a $100 gift voucher (free shipping included) to spend on any of her colourful creations. If…
The perfect post-Christmas treat for tired skin, Ere Perez’s Detox Pack will liven up your beauty routine with natural almond oil mascara, rice powder blush, calendula powder foundation, a rosehip lip bar and more! If you’d like to see one arrive at your house for the holidays, comment below letting us know which product you’d…
Set the perfect ambiance at your Christmas dinner with a set of five Voyager Life candles! Hand poured in Melbourne, Voyager candles will take you around the world with their perfumed scents inspired by gardens around the globe. Using pure cotton wicks, and a special blend of soy, coconut and beeswax, you can rest assured…
After a busy festive season, rest your weary head on your very own Bettina Kaiser Australiana cushion, with thanks to Miss Molly. The first in our special Minty Christmas giveaway series for 2013, these lovely print cushions are made with eco-lux flax linen and come with green energy PET inserts. If you’d like Santa to…
Homegrown ethical underwear label Nico turned two over the weekend, but also had another reason to celebrate! Just last week, the label picked up a global award for sustainable fashion when it took out the SOURCE Award for best Lingerie or Swimwear label, beating out two UK-based lines, Augustine London and Marion May, in the…
It’s that time of year again: the bells are ringing, the carols are carolling, and giant bedazzled trees pop up on every conceivable surface. And while it all might signal the peak of overcrowded parking lots and rushed and reckless consumerism, it’s also the perfect time to get outdoors and get social while supporting…
All that glitters is not always gold – especially when you consider issues of exploitation, labour inequality and environmental degradation that unfortunately almost always go hand-in-hand with mining the precious metals. Originally from the UK and now based in Sydney, jeweller Zoe Pook is the first in Australia to use Fairtrade Certified white, yellow and…
A holistic community health centre in Alice Springs has taken out the Inaugural Ethical Enterprise Award, recognising innovative, positive and ethical practice. A non-Government, Indigenous-owned health organisation, Western Desert provides care and support for people needing renal dialysis, while also offering social support through housing assistance and education. “[It] not only benefits the wider communities…
Brisbane locals: stop what you’re doing. Back away from that mega shopping centre and do not proceed to checkout on that overseas website you’re looking at. Christmas shopping is so much more enjoyable and better for our community, the environment and your wallets if you shop local, fair trade and handmade and this weekend you…
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