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What Products Contain Palm Oil?

What Products Contain Palm Oil?

The controversy surrounding palm oil is hardly new. It’s long been known that palm oil is harmful to the environment and wildlife habitats.  Despite this, the demand for palm oil continues...

What Products Contain Palm Oil?

The controversy surrounding palm oil is hardly new. It’s long been known that palm oil is harmful to the environment and wildlife habitats.  Despite this, the demand for palm oil continues...

What is a Menstrual Cup?

What is a Menstrual Cup?

Periods can be quite an ordeal, particularly if you deal with very painful or heavy periods. Between the cramping, the bleeding, and the array of uncomfortable symptoms that can come...

What is a Menstrual Cup?

Periods can be quite an ordeal, particularly if you deal with very painful or heavy periods. Between the cramping, the bleeding, and the array of uncomfortable symptoms that can come...

What is Beeswax Used For?

What is Beeswax Used For?

Originally published in October 2022.  Last updated July 2025. Honeybees may be small, but the fruits of their labour have many uses. In fact, everything produced by a honeybee is useful...

What is Beeswax Used For?

Originally published in October 2022.  Last updated July 2025. Honeybees may be small, but the fruits of their labour have many uses. In fact, everything produced by a honeybee is useful...

How to store fruit and vegetables in fridge?

How to store fruit and vegetables in fridge?

As it reaches the warmer seasons, you may be feeling the urge to spring clean your home - and your fridge - but what is the most effective way to...

How to store fruit and vegetables in fridge?

As it reaches the warmer seasons, you may be feeling the urge to spring clean your home - and your fridge - but what is the most effective way to...

What makes a bag sustainable?

What makes a bag sustainable?

Spring is a time for change. Opting for sustainable items is clearly a win for the environment, but eco-friendly pieces also go a long way in elevating your home and...

What makes a bag sustainable?

Spring is a time for change. Opting for sustainable items is clearly a win for the environment, but eco-friendly pieces also go a long way in elevating your home and...

What is Typically in a Bento Box?

What is Typically in a Bento Box?

It can be tricky to eat a healthy, well-balanced meal when you’re on the go or out of the house. When we don’t have the luxury of reaching into our...

What is Typically in a Bento Box?

It can be tricky to eat a healthy, well-balanced meal when you’re on the go or out of the house. When we don’t have the luxury of reaching into our...

The Fragrance Headache: How to Avoid The Toxic Effects of Synthetic Fragrance

The Fragrance Headache: How to Avoid The Toxic ...

Workplaces, public transport, shopping centres are all now places where we expect to be free from enduring someone else's cigarette smoke. But what of breathing in a strong fragrance that...

The Fragrance Headache: How to Avoid The Toxic ...

Workplaces, public transport, shopping centres are all now places where we expect to be free from enduring someone else's cigarette smoke. But what of breathing in a strong fragrance that...

Fragrance Your Home Naturally with Pure Essential Oils

Fragrance Your Home Naturally with Pure Essenti...

Essential oils not only smell delightful, they are known to stimulate the central nervous system, create a stress-free environment, relieve tension, energise, improve mental clarity, and so much more. Diffusing...

Fragrance Your Home Naturally with Pure Essenti...

Essential oils not only smell delightful, they are known to stimulate the central nervous system, create a stress-free environment, relieve tension, energise, improve mental clarity, and so much more. Diffusing...

Steps to a low tox life

Steps to a low tox life

At Biome we love to hear how our customers integrate sustainable practices into their lives. The Biome Blog Program invites you to share your healthy harmonious lifestyle choices with the...

Steps to a low tox life

At Biome we love to hear how our customers integrate sustainable practices into their lives. The Biome Blog Program invites you to share your healthy harmonious lifestyle choices with the...

Get Vegucated!

Get Vegucated!

Image credit: Vegucation Brisbane Vegucation Brisbane Vegan Event Review by Kate Dunphy Changing your habits to fit a vegan diet can be daunting, and nothing crushes the spirit like hot...

Get Vegucated!

Image credit: Vegucation Brisbane Vegucation Brisbane Vegan Event Review by Kate Dunphy Changing your habits to fit a vegan diet can be daunting, and nothing crushes the spirit like hot...

Simple Swaps to go Single-Use Plastic Free

Simple Swaps to go Single-Use Plastic Free

Have you made a New Year's resolution to reduce single-use plastic this year?  Here are 10 simple swaps you can make to be on your way to achieving your goal. Pack a...

Simple Swaps to go Single-Use Plastic Free

Have you made a New Year's resolution to reduce single-use plastic this year?  Here are 10 simple swaps you can make to be on your way to achieving your goal. Pack a...

Is Plastic Free Shopping Realistic? 24 Easy Wins You Can Easily Do

Is Plastic Free Shopping Realistic? 24 Easy Win...

Originally published September 2022. Last updated July 2025 with new information. The growing plastic free movement is not about getting rid of all the plastic in your life, as that...

Is Plastic Free Shopping Realistic? 24 Easy Win...

Originally published September 2022. Last updated July 2025 with new information. The growing plastic free movement is not about getting rid of all the plastic in your life, as that...

10 Plastic Free Ideas You've Never Thought Of

10 Plastic Free Ideas You've Never Thought Of

Many of you are already reducing single use plastic by using a reusable coffee cup, produce bags, water bottles, and a stainless steel straw. But here are 10 new plastic...

10 Plastic Free Ideas You've Never Thought Of

Many of you are already reducing single use plastic by using a reusable coffee cup, produce bags, water bottles, and a stainless steel straw. But here are 10 new plastic...

10 Ways to Use Epsom Salt Around the Home

10 Ways to Use Epsom Salt Around the Home

Epsom salt has a long history of use around the home, in health, beauty, cleaning and gardening. A magnesium-based salt, instead of sodium-based like table salt, natural Epsom is full...

10 Ways to Use Epsom Salt Around the Home

Epsom salt has a long history of use around the home, in health, beauty, cleaning and gardening. A magnesium-based salt, instead of sodium-based like table salt, natural Epsom is full...

Where to Find Eco Friendly Products For Your Home & Lifestyle in Brisbane

Where to Find Eco Friendly Products For Your Ho...

Brisbane is one of Australia's best locations for finding nifty eco friendly products and solutions that help you to reduce plastic waste, live a healthier life, minimise and get back...

Where to Find Eco Friendly Products For Your Ho...

Brisbane is one of Australia's best locations for finding nifty eco friendly products and solutions that help you to reduce plastic waste, live a healthier life, minimise and get back...

Top Quality Products that are Built to Last, Recommended by our Team!

Top Quality Products that are Built to Last, Re...

What item that you currently own do you imagine you'll still be using in 20 years time? One of the most effective ways to reduce waste of resources on our...

Top Quality Products that are Built to Last, Re...

What item that you currently own do you imagine you'll still be using in 20 years time? One of the most effective ways to reduce waste of resources on our...

Ethical and Sustainable Coffee - Info and Products

Ethical and Sustainable Coffee - Info and Products

For many of us, coffee is an important part of our lives. From our morning pick-me-up to our afternoon coffee catch-up, those wondrous little beans bring us warmth, energy, and...

Ethical and Sustainable Coffee - Info and Products

For many of us, coffee is an important part of our lives. From our morning pick-me-up to our afternoon coffee catch-up, those wondrous little beans bring us warmth, energy, and...

Minimal Impact Camping - Facts and Tips

Minimal Impact Camping - Facts and Tips

Camping is the best way to connect with nature, and continuing to enjoy nature means ensuring you leave it exactly as you found it. Here are our top tips for...

Minimal Impact Camping - Facts and Tips

Camping is the best way to connect with nature, and continuing to enjoy nature means ensuring you leave it exactly as you found it. Here are our top tips for...

How to Be More Sustainable in Fashion, and Still Be 'Current'

How to Be More Sustainable in Fashion, and Stil...

For most of us, the term ‘sustainable living' conjures up images of compost bins, reusable straws and keep cups, canvas shopping bags, and natural cleaning products — rarely does sustainable...

How to Be More Sustainable in Fashion, and Stil...

For most of us, the term ‘sustainable living' conjures up images of compost bins, reusable straws and keep cups, canvas shopping bags, and natural cleaning products — rarely does sustainable...

How to Make a Home Sustainable... the Easy Way!

How to Make a Home Sustainable... the Easy Way!

When we consider the big-picture impact humanity has on the environment, our individual actions can feel a little insignificant. The whole concept of living more sustainably might seem overwhelming, but...

How to Make a Home Sustainable... the Easy Way!

When we consider the big-picture impact humanity has on the environment, our individual actions can feel a little insignificant. The whole concept of living more sustainably might seem overwhelming, but...

How To Incorporate Australian Native Ingredients Into Your Food

How To Incorporate Australian Native Ingredient...

First published in April 2022. Updated in October 2025. Australia’s Indigenous communities have used native ingredients for more than 40, 000 years, not only do native ingredients offer nutritional and...

How To Incorporate Australian Native Ingredient...

First published in April 2022. Updated in October 2025. Australia’s Indigenous communities have used native ingredients for more than 40, 000 years, not only do native ingredients offer nutritional and...

Sustainable Coffee: Eco-friendly Practices - Start to Finish

Sustainable Coffee: Eco-friendly Practices - St...

We love a cup of coffee or two throughout the day, but we don't love the potential impact our coffee habit has on the environment. Don't worry — we're not...

Sustainable Coffee: Eco-friendly Practices - St...

We love a cup of coffee or two throughout the day, but we don't love the potential impact our coffee habit has on the environment. Don't worry — we're not...

The Pet Guide: Composting Poo and Litter

The Pet Guide: Composting Poo and Litter

For every pet owner, pet minder and dog walker, disposing of pet waste is a daily task. Picking up pet waste is the socially respectful thing to do; it helps...

The Pet Guide: Composting Poo and Litter

For every pet owner, pet minder and dog walker, disposing of pet waste is a daily task. Picking up pet waste is the socially respectful thing to do; it helps...

10 Reasons To Swap Plastic Pegs For Stainless Steel Pegs

10 Reasons To Swap Plastic Pegs For Stainless S...

Originally published 2022, updated 2026. Stainless steel pegs are longer lasting, stronger and more weather resistant than plastic or wooden pegs. They are designed to withstand everyday laundry, harsh Australian...

10 Reasons To Swap Plastic Pegs For Stainless S...

Originally published 2022, updated 2026. Stainless steel pegs are longer lasting, stronger and more weather resistant than plastic or wooden pegs. They are designed to withstand everyday laundry, harsh Australian...

Five ways to create a self-care sanctuary at home or work

Five ways to create a self-care sanctuary at ho...

While some people are able to zone out from the world and tune in to themselves with impressive ease (whether they're on a bus packed with passengers or plonked in...

Five ways to create a self-care sanctuary at ho...

While some people are able to zone out from the world and tune in to themselves with impressive ease (whether they're on a bus packed with passengers or plonked in...

WORLD FIRST: Reusable Bottles Made From Certified 90% Recycled Stainless Steel

WORLD FIRST: Reusable Bottles Made From Certifi...

Badges of environmental distinction, reusable bottles are a mainstay in our daily lives. They keep us hydrated and happy, our chilled drinks icy cold, and our morning coffee piping hot....

WORLD FIRST: Reusable Bottles Made From Certifi...

Badges of environmental distinction, reusable bottles are a mainstay in our daily lives. They keep us hydrated and happy, our chilled drinks icy cold, and our morning coffee piping hot....

How to Store and Wash Reusable Face Masks to Help Stop the Spread of Germs

How to Store and Wash Reusable Face Masks to He...

How to store your reusable face mask Instead of stuffing it into your pocket, bag, or glovebox, or leaving it on the cafe table, store your reusable cloth mask in...

How to Store and Wash Reusable Face Masks to He...

How to store your reusable face mask Instead of stuffing it into your pocket, bag, or glovebox, or leaving it on the cafe table, store your reusable cloth mask in...

More Green Time, Less Screen Time With Your Wild Books

More Green Time, Less Screen Time With Your Wil...

“How are children going to care about the environment and look after our planet if they spend a decreasing amount of time connecting to nature?” - by Brooke Davis author...

More Green Time, Less Screen Time With Your Wil...

“How are children going to care about the environment and look after our planet if they spend a decreasing amount of time connecting to nature?” - by Brooke Davis author...

Multi-use, adaptable products for baby that will save waste & money

Multi-use, adaptable products for baby that wil...

While they may be little, babies sure do require a lot of stuff! However here are some ideas to help you buy less, including eco friendly products that can be...

Multi-use, adaptable products for baby that wil...

While they may be little, babies sure do require a lot of stuff! However here are some ideas to help you buy less, including eco friendly products that can be...

10 ways to eat more locally

10 ways to eat more locally

Doing an inventory of your pantry might uncover some foods that have gone the distance... Rice noodles from Thailand (7,389 km), tinned chickpeas from Italy (16,094 km), lemons from the...

10 ways to eat more locally

Doing an inventory of your pantry might uncover some foods that have gone the distance... Rice noodles from Thailand (7,389 km), tinned chickpeas from Italy (16,094 km), lemons from the...