A Fondest Farewell

It’s with great sadness that we share the news that NZ sustainable fashion leaders Starfish will be closing their doors after 20 years of beautiful...

Safety for Bangladesh

After weeks of petition and public pressure, Peppermint today celebrates the news that clothing giants H&M and Zara have made momentous steps towards improving worker...

Send A Message

In the wake of the tragic incidents in Bangladesh’s garment industry, international sportswear giant Adidas has stepped up efforts to improve labour conditions for workers....

The Human Touch

Rom-coms are all well and good, but sometimes we hunger for something with a bit more substance than our movie popcorn. If you enjoy your...

Art for The Earth

We may soon see him on our screens in The Great Gatsby, but behind the scenes, Leonardo DiCaprio has been continuing his many years of...

Eco Fashion Week Vancouver

It was only fitting that the sixth edition of Eco Fashion Week Vancouver was held during Earth Week celebrations – and we’re envious of the...

Floating Land Festival

From humble beginnings in 2001 as an outdoor sculpture exhibit, the biennial Floating Land Festival has grown into one of Australia’s leading green art events. This year’s installment...

Seed Circus

In this age of GM crops and corporatised farming, the saving of naturally-pollinated seeds has become a dedicated – and, many argue, highly necessary –...

Flower Power

A rose by any other name would smell as sweet, goes the quote from Shakespeare, but a bouquet’s fragrance fades somewhat when you consider that...

Mindful in May

This week marks the start of a worldwide meditation campaign for a very worthy cause. Mindful in May is all about challenging people to develop...

Telling Community Stories

Emerging filmmakers take note! Australia’s Indigenous Broadcaster NITV is on the lookout for new content as part of their Regional, Remote and Emerging Initiative. Aboriginal...

Exchange for Change

If you’re seeking some new pieces for your winter wardrobe and would prefer to do so in a more meaningful way than a visit to...