Special Offers from Autumn Issue 53
Our lovely Marketplace partners from Issue 53 are offering exclusive discounts for the Peppermint community. Simply check below to see the discount details, then head to that brand’s online store using the code when completing your purchase. These discounts are valid until Thursday 26 May 2022, so grab a feel-good bargain while you can. Happy ethical shopping!
Code: PEPAUTUMN53
MILKWOOD
Milkwood is a permaculture education institute that’s been teaching skills for sustainable living for over 15 years. Founded by partners Kirsten Bradley and Nick Ritar, Milkwood has its home in Tasmania’s idyllic Huon Valley, but with a shifted focus to online courses, the couple’s knowledge is accessible no matter where you are.
OFFER: 20% OFF THE ONLINE COURSE - CLICK ON THE CODE ABOVE!
GOLDFINCH
Abstract artist Bee Twomey and Goldfinch designer Megan Luhrs are celebrating their tenth friend-aversary with BEE + Goldfinch, a limited-run collab between the two buds. Bee’s colourful artwork on Goldfinch’s signature organic linen-cotton garments, ethically made by artisans in India, will brighten up your wardrobe and your day.
OFFER: 20% OFF!
CAKE MATERNITY
Cake Maternity aims to make maternity and nursing wear that hits the holy trinity of comfortable, functional and stylish. Supporting new mothers and Mother Nature, the cute and comfy range includes bras, sleepwear and swimwear and is made with Oeko-Tex 100 certified materials and eco dyes in a solar-powered warehouse and office.
OFFER: 15% OFF!
WAVERLEY
The newly launched Wrashie from Waverley is a wrap swim top designed to bring a splash of style and sustainability to sun safety. Made ethically in Brisbane in an extensive size range from 6–24, the Wrashies are constructed from recycled nylon (using discarded fishing nets and carpets). Waverley has sustainable sun safety all wrapped up!
OFFER: 15% OFF!
SAKURA SOAP STUDIO
Sakura Soap Studio already aims to clean up your skincare routine with its focus on plant-based, natural ingredients (sans palm oil). But the Sydney brand also wants to dispense with waste in your order: recycling as much packaging as possible, utilising FSC-certified paper and wrapping gifts in reusable cotton fabric.
OFFER: 15% OFF!
ANNA MAY HENRY
Striving for a more sustainable approach to floristry, Anna May Henry’s beautiful made-to-order bouquets feature Australian-grown and seasonal blooms only, don’t include florist foam and are packaged lovingly in compostable plastic and paper. Creating for weddings, special occasions and editorials, every bouquet is bespoke – drawing on Anna’s fine art training – and reflects its environment.
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AUSTRALIAN FASHION START UP
Founded in 2019 by patternmaker, entrepreneur and industry professional Katherine Golchert, Australian Fashion Start Up has helped over 100 clothing labels launch. With weekly personal check-ins and mentoring, plus an app-based course that allows you to learn at your own pace, AFSU is designed to set you up for fashion success.
OFFER: 25% OFF NEW ANNUAL MEMBERSHIPS!
TILDA & CACAO
A small family business in Gerringong, NSW, Tilda & Cacao hand-crafts its sumptuous small-batch and stone-ground chocolate using sustainable, ethically sourced ingredients like organic, raw Criollo cacao. Tilda & Cacao believes in the power of everyday actions to make a difference, from a tasty chomp of chocolate to a brighter future for all.
OFFER: 15% OFF!
ALULU
Made with regenerated nylon and plastic salvaged from the ocean, and emblazoned with exclusive prints and patterns from Australian artists, ALULU’s swimwear is as supportive as it is stylish. Designed in sizes up to 3XL to make you feel confident and comfortable, you can shed self-consciousness and get straight to swimming!
OFFER: 15% OFF FULL-PRICED ITEMS!
POP CANBERRA
Don’t stop, make it POP! Beloved Canberra boutique POP’s fresh focus on more planet-aware wares includes a new upcycled range as well as a special showcase of producers who prioritise minimising their environmental impact. Pop in and check out the paradisiacal pavilion of carefully curated curiosities!
OFFER: FREE BAR OF ‘BASE SOAP’ WITH EVERY PURCHASE!
WOOLERINA
Slow-fashion aficionados Woolerina make merino garments to last a long time and be loved even longer. The family owned and run business takes the highest quality, hand-picked Australian merino – from sheep living happily on native grasslands – and focuses on classic, timeless designs to locally craft its ECA-accredited clothing.
OFFER: 15% OFF!
DAYS OF GRACE
Combining classic shapes with a modern edge, slow fashion brand days of grace was founded on a love of beauty, social justice and creativity. All garments are made to order in limited runs in Melbourne – using natural and deadstock fabrics – to reduce textile waste and support the people who make their pieces through fair conditions.
OFFER: 20% OFF!
BLACK INC.
Broaden your mind and support Aussie authors with Black Inc., an independent Australian publisher of eye-opening, thought-provoking non-fiction, fiction and poetry. Based in Melbourne, imprints include certified hits such as the Quarterly Essay journal, Australian Foreign Affairs and La Trobe University Press books.
OFFER: 10% OFF ‘THE ETHICAL INVESTOR’ BY NICOLE HADDOW!
THUNDERPANTS
When it set up shop in 1995, Thunderpants only offered its namesake briefs. Since then, the much-loved brand has expanded to offer a wide range of cracking clothing, undies and swimwear – all New Zealand made from sustainable and Fairtrade materials, featuring inclusive sizing and sweet exclusive prints from Aotearoan artists.
OFFER: 20% OFF ADULT TOPS AND TIGHTS!
BLAC SNEAKER CO
Blac Sneaker Co is making big strides for sustainable footwear with its sweet kicks! Made from hemp and cotton, the brand’s Original sneakers are on the right path, lessening environmental impact at every step. The Canberra-based company also plants five trees per pair of sneaks sold and pledges two percent of turnover to charity.
OFFER: $20 OFF - INC. FREE SHIPPING & RETURNS!
