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I recently gave a talk during which I was asked if I had any regrets about anyone we’ve featured in Peppermint. While the question was aimed at whether or not we’d ever discovered that, post-publication, a brand or individual had been dishonest about

When it comes to the fight against climate change, every tree – and every action – matters. That’s why we’ve partnered with non-profit environmental charity One Tree Planted to plant a tree for every Peppermint subscription sold. Because although the

Drop us a line and you could win lovely things! Email us at hello@peppermintmag.com or tag your IG posts with #peppermintmagazine All writers published in this issue’s Letterbox will receive a pair of super-cool shades from Melbourne-based sustainabl

Tell us why you created @fattiesandfeelings? Fatties and Feelings started back in 2017 as a way for me to document my recovery from multiple eating disorders. The safe space it created gave me a place to candidly express my feelings and, to some exte

DRISCOLL’S organic in-conversion blueberries Converting to Certified Organic can often take a (berry) long time, and while produce may be grown naturally without pesticides, the land it grows on still needs time to recover from previously used chemic

I’m scrolling through my phone when a friend sends me a meme. “Hahaha I’m dying,” I reply, chucking in a couple of emojis for good measure all without cracking a smile. It’s the reality of being an internet goblin, laughing at everything and nothing.

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It may seem strange that a company such as Five Mile Radius, which values the locality of building materials as a core tenet, would draw initial inspiration from as far away as India. But for architect and sustainable building advocate Clare Kennedy

There is an undercurrent of greed in the modern New Age world. It can be flimsy and half-hearted. It’s a place that doesn’t manufacture miracles but sells the possibility of them, framed in a modern context even as the ancient or extremely old aspect

It’s 2021 and Country is suffering. Right now, we’re in the midst of numerous environmental crises – not only accelerated climate change but also unprecedented biodiversity loss. We face the collapse of delicate ecosystems. The destruction of cherish

Not every fashion brand can say they’ve experienced the type of growth Elk has over the past 17 years – but then, not every brand has matched their own expansion with an ever-increasing commitment to transparency. The label – now best known for its e

What is your creative background? Before I started working with clay, I studied Fashion Design at RMIT University and worked within the industry for a number of years. I found that I was always drawn to hand-sewing and decorative techniques rather th

‘THE CLIMATARIAN DIET’ POSTER FROM ECOWITHEM.COM When it comes to reducing our impact on the planet, there’s one thing that we’re all clear on: what we eat matters. Where it gets contentious, though, is defining what the most planet-friendly diet act

Since the launch of The Kindness Cup in our last issue, calling out for everyday kindness heroes, we were inundated with so many nominations that it made our hearts sing. Every single entrant was a winner in our eyes, but we’ve managed to narrow it d

AN EXTRACT FROM ‘GROWING UP DISABLED IN AUSTRALIA’, AN ANTHOLOGY EDITED BY CARLY FINDLAY AND PUBLISHED BY BLACK INC. As I walked up the stairs from the school canteen, the heaviness of my legs was all-consuming. It felt like I was trying to lift my k

Fashion is inherently political. You only have to go back to November of last year when Harry Styles, resplendent in a periwinkle Gucci gown and jacket, made the cover of American Vogue. He was the first non-woman to appear solo on their cover, let a

In 2020, I spent five weeks volunteering at the Tolga Bat Hospital, in the Atherton Tablelands in Queensland, which primarily cares for orphaned endangered spectacled flying foxes. Spectacled flying fox numbers have declined by about 85% in the past

locations THE BORROWED NURSERY AND THE SWEET FINE ARTIST STUDIO We worked with French fashion designer Raphaëlle Bonamy of Ready To Sew to create an everyday jumpsuit that nails the balance between cool and functional! With an elasticated waistband,

This summer, so many local and international labels have released cute shoulder bows in their collections and I’m here for it. I’ve always been a fan of bows on clothing – kinda makes you feel like you’re wrapped up like a present! To get this cute-a

“No matter how tiny you feel, or how enormous an issue might seem, if you make the choice to act, you can make a difference you never thought possible. If it weren’t for this realisation, I would never have found the courage and determination to dive

As part of the Gay’Wu Dilly Bag Women’s Tour, female sightseers become privileged guests of the women of Arnhem Land. On Yolnu Homeland – drawing on thousands of years of knowledge – local women open their picturesque Country to educate visitors. The

How did you meet and what are your creative backgrounds? We met at Bar Open on Brunswick Street in 2011. It was friendship at first sight and that’s something we think underpins our relationship. We’re best mates and collaborators in all things. I st

We can’t help but cheer over the clothing with a conscience from ethical label Boom Shankar, which is all about celebrating positivity, brightness and the beauty all around us. Created using unique hand block-printed fabrics – designed by the brand’s

Tell us about your food journey – when did you start cooking and why? I started cooking super young – just helping out here and there whenever my parents or grandparents needed it. It was always a part of our family’s way of connecting, I suppose. Ho

Harriet Birrell The third book from plant-based, wholefood writer Harriet Birrell, aka Natural Harry, Home sees her expanding her focus from the kitchen into every other room of the house. Offering a range of simple recipes for natural household prod

BUILDING 64, 342 CARMODY ROAD, ST LUCIA QLD Brisbane vegans, rejoice! Greenslopes’ Yumantra has been joined by a sister cafe in St Lucia, located in a converted train carriage, both serving a modern Australian menu that promises to convert even the m