Paint the Town Green

Thanks to Marks & Spencer, British high street fashion just got a little bit greener. The UK power brand has just announced the launch of...

Internet from the Sun

Here’s a good news story for the day. While we might currently be cursing the sun for its punishing summer heat, our global neighbours in...

Oh Christmas Tree

Dreaming of a sustainable Christmas? Here’s another clever way to stay off Santa’s naughty list this year. Eco Chic Christmas Trees are a trendy alternative...

Buy Nothing New

Australians spend over $10 billion every year on goods we don’t use, much of which ends up in the 20 million tonnes of landfill we...

PUTTING THE EARTH FIRST

Being an eco warrior no longer means fossicking for your own organic fruits. Freshly launched Australian website EarthFirst is the online eco-directory that makes being...

On Ya Bike

Sunny weather is upon us and the bike track beckons – it’s the perfect time of year to get back on the saddle. Whether you...

Pre-loved for the Primates

If you’re the kind who goes ape for a bargain, then you’ll love the pre-loved clothes, shoes and jewellery sale this Saturday at Melbourne’s Kindness...

The Thin Green Line

The life of a park ranger may seem idyllic – hanging out in the fresh air all day surrounded by trees and talking to the...

The Grass is Greener

Everyone’s favourite ever-relocating festival, Splendour in the Grass, has been making Peppermint proud ever since receiving a coveted Greener Festival Award gong for their environmental...

Be Heard On Palm Oil

My very first article for Peppermint was a Penny for Your Thoughts on food. I love food, adore it. I spoke about navigating my way...

Green Day Out Festival

This coming Sunday, as part of ongoing World Environment Day celebrations, the Gold Coast will again be playing host to the region’s largest environmental festival,...

Carbon Scares & Polar Bears

Climate change naysayers, take note. When polar bears start hanging out in Sydney, there’s definitely something afoot with the weather. From today until June 10th,...