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5 Reasons Biome is a Fake Fragrance-Free Zone
At Biome, the number one reason we are a 100% Fake Fragrance-Free Zone is because we care — about people’s health, the wellbeing of our team and community, and the environment...
5 Reasons Biome is a Fake Fragrance-Free Zone
At Biome, the number one reason we are a 100% Fake Fragrance-Free Zone is because we care — about people’s health, the wellbeing of our team and community, and the environment...
12 Truths About The Mystery Fragrance Ingredient
Fragrance is sold to us as romance in a bottle, the loving hug of freshly laundered sheets, or a tropical holiday in your shampoo. But, behind that scented whiff is...
12 Truths About The Mystery Fragrance Ingredient
Fragrance is sold to us as romance in a bottle, the loving hug of freshly laundered sheets, or a tropical holiday in your shampoo. But, behind that scented whiff is...
Why Magnesium is Your Best Friend in the Cold M...
When the chill sets in, our bodies work a little harder. We’re more prone to stiff muscles, lower moods, restless sleep, and seasonal bugs. That’s why winter is the perfect...
Why Magnesium is Your Best Friend in the Cold M...
When the chill sets in, our bodies work a little harder. We’re more prone to stiff muscles, lower moods, restless sleep, and seasonal bugs. That’s why winter is the perfect...
Clean Laundry, Dirty Secret: Why Your Clothes S...
Are you feeling sick (literally) when you open a load of finished washing and instead of a fresh, crisp scent, it's a chemical fog, a musty tang, or just a...
Clean Laundry, Dirty Secret: Why Your Clothes S...
Are you feeling sick (literally) when you open a load of finished washing and instead of a fresh, crisp scent, it's a chemical fog, a musty tang, or just a...
A Gentle Caress of Plastic: What’s Really in Yo...
The hidden plastics we don't know we're washing down the drain with our laundry water. It’s Plastic Free July, and while you might have swapped cling wrap for beeswax and...
A Gentle Caress of Plastic: What’s Really in Yo...
The hidden plastics we don't know we're washing down the drain with our laundry water. It’s Plastic Free July, and while you might have swapped cling wrap for beeswax and...
What Makes a Good Remineralising Tooth Powder?
If you’re passionate about natural health and sustainability, chances are you’ve already made the switch to a more natural toothpaste. But if you’ve been hearing a lot about remineralising tooth powder...
What Makes a Good Remineralising Tooth Powder?
If you’re passionate about natural health and sustainability, chances are you’ve already made the switch to a more natural toothpaste. But if you’ve been hearing a lot about remineralising tooth powder...
You Brush With Liquid Plastic Every Day — And N...
If toothpaste brands had to list “liquid plastic” on the front of the box, how many people would still toss it in their trolley? We’re talking about plasticisers, thickeners, and...
You Brush With Liquid Plastic Every Day — And N...
If toothpaste brands had to list “liquid plastic” on the front of the box, how many people would still toss it in their trolley? We’re talking about plasticisers, thickeners, and...
What Is Neem Oil Good For? Everyday Uses in the...
Updated August 2026. We hear this all the time in store at Biome (places where customers know they can come to get the real answers about the hype they see...
What Is Neem Oil Good For? Everyday Uses in the...
Updated August 2026. We hear this all the time in store at Biome (places where customers know they can come to get the real answers about the hype they see...
How to Refresh a Beeswax Wrap That’s Lost Its C...
In my house Gladwrap is banned! We've found that going "cold turkey" and having no cling wrap is the only way not to use it! When it is not in...
How to Refresh a Beeswax Wrap That’s Lost Its C...
In my house Gladwrap is banned! We've found that going "cold turkey" and having no cling wrap is the only way not to use it! When it is not in...
How Long Do Beeswax Wraps Last?
Most beeswax wraps last around 6 to 12 months with regular use, and often longer when cared for properly. Their lifespan depends on how frequently they’re used, how they’re washed,...
How Long Do Beeswax Wraps Last?
Most beeswax wraps last around 6 to 12 months with regular use, and often longer when cared for properly. Their lifespan depends on how frequently they’re used, how they’re washed,...
Carpet Moths: How to Stop Moths Eating Wool Car...
Originally published July 2025, updated September 2026. If you’ve spotted moths or mysterious bald patches in your wool rugs or carpets, it’s a sign you need to act quickly. Moths...
Carpet Moths: How to Stop Moths Eating Wool Car...
Originally published July 2025, updated September 2026. If you’ve spotted moths or mysterious bald patches in your wool rugs or carpets, it’s a sign you need to act quickly. Moths...
Rechargeable Solar Lanterns - Lifespan, Care & ...
How long do solar lanterns actually last, and can you leave them outside all year? In Australia we have some extremes of weather from searing hot sunny days, to cyclones...
Rechargeable Solar Lanterns - Lifespan, Care & ...
How long do solar lanterns actually last, and can you leave them outside all year? In Australia we have some extremes of weather from searing hot sunny days, to cyclones...
Help! I found holes in my woollen jumper. What ...
If I found holes in my woollen jumpers in the wardrobe, here's what I would do to stop the damage, fix what I can, and prevent it from happening again....
Help! I found holes in my woollen jumper. What ...
If I found holes in my woollen jumpers in the wardrobe, here's what I would do to stop the damage, fix what I can, and prevent it from happening again....
Are Mothballs Toxic? The Risks and Safer Altern...
Quick answer: What are mothballs made from, and are they toxic? Traditional mothballs are solid pesticide blocks usually made from naphthalene or paradichlorobenzene. They slowly turn from solid to gas,...
Are Mothballs Toxic? The Risks and Safer Altern...
Quick answer: What are mothballs made from, and are they toxic? Traditional mothballs are solid pesticide blocks usually made from naphthalene or paradichlorobenzene. They slowly turn from solid to gas,...
Silverfish vs Moths: What’s the Difference and ...
Originally published July 2025, updated September 2026. Oh oh! You've noticed tiny winged moths flitting out of your wardrobe or silverfish skittering across your bathroom floor. Or worse, you've pulled out...
Silverfish vs Moths: What’s the Difference and ...
Originally published July 2025, updated September 2026. Oh oh! You've noticed tiny winged moths flitting out of your wardrobe or silverfish skittering across your bathroom floor. Or worse, you've pulled out...
"PEGs Aren’t Plastics” — Are You Sure About That?
You’ve probably heard it. Maybe you’ve said it: “PEGs would not really qualify as a plastic... it's a water-soluble liquid that cannot be set into a solid material” Fair. PEGs...
"PEGs Aren’t Plastics” — Are You Sure About That?
You’ve probably heard it. Maybe you’ve said it: “PEGs would not really qualify as a plastic... it's a water-soluble liquid that cannot be set into a solid material” Fair. PEGs...
How to Spot Hidden Plastics in Your Skincare (A...
Even the most ingredient-savvy shoppers often miss this in both conventional and "clean" beauty skincare brands... Plastic. Not in the packaging — in the the formula! Tiny, invisible forms of...
How to Spot Hidden Plastics in Your Skincare (A...
Even the most ingredient-savvy shoppers often miss this in both conventional and "clean" beauty skincare brands... Plastic. Not in the packaging — in the the formula! Tiny, invisible forms of...
Microbeads Are Banned... Sort Of. What’s Still ...
Key Takeaways Microbeads may be banned — but plastic hasn’t gone away.New forms like liquid polymers, plastic powders, and nanospheres are still legal and widely used. Common offenders include PVP,...
Microbeads Are Banned... Sort Of. What’s Still ...
Key Takeaways Microbeads may be banned — but plastic hasn’t gone away.New forms like liquid polymers, plastic powders, and nanospheres are still legal and widely used. Common offenders include PVP,...
Winter-Proof Your Face: Top 6 Natural Moisturis...
Originally published June 2025, updated July 2026. Winter skin doesn’t play fair. Cold air outside, dry heat inside, and the loss of humidity all gang up on your face, leaving...
Winter-Proof Your Face: Top 6 Natural Moisturis...
Originally published June 2025, updated July 2026. Winter skin doesn’t play fair. Cold air outside, dry heat inside, and the loss of humidity all gang up on your face, leaving...
Natural Methods to Clean and Disinfect Children...
Ok, your child’s Sophie the Giraffe Teether just hit the dog bowl, or the cafe floor...again! A few years ago, that might’ve meant a dousing in bleach or a mystery...
Natural Methods to Clean and Disinfect Children...
Ok, your child’s Sophie the Giraffe Teether just hit the dog bowl, or the cafe floor...again! A few years ago, that might’ve meant a dousing in bleach or a mystery...
Which Jars Are Safe for Fermenting? (and Why It...
By Tracey Bailey Quick answer: Glass jars are the best choice for fermenting vegetables because they're non-reactive, easy to clean and let you see what's happening inside. Fermentation jars with...
Which Jars Are Safe for Fermenting? (and Why It...
By Tracey Bailey Quick answer: Glass jars are the best choice for fermenting vegetables because they're non-reactive, easy to clean and let you see what's happening inside. Fermentation jars with...
Making Non-Dairy Probiotic Yoghurt at Home
Quick answer: Making non-dairy probiotic yoghurt at home is simple with a vegan yoghurt starter culture, plant-based milk or coconut cream, and a warm place to ferment. Coconut, soy, oat...
Making Non-Dairy Probiotic Yoghurt at Home
Quick answer: Making non-dairy probiotic yoghurt at home is simple with a vegan yoghurt starter culture, plant-based milk or coconut cream, and a warm place to ferment. Coconut, soy, oat...
6 Ways to Preserve Food Naturally: A Beginner's...
Quick answer: The six most popular natural food preservation methods are fermentation, pickling, preserving with sugar (jams and chutneys), freezing, dehydrating and root cellaring. Each method works differently and is...
6 Ways to Preserve Food Naturally: A Beginner's...
Quick answer: The six most popular natural food preservation methods are fermentation, pickling, preserving with sugar (jams and chutneys), freezing, dehydrating and root cellaring. Each method works differently and is...
How to Ferment Vegetables at Home
Fermenting vegetables at home is a fantastic way to reduce food waste, improve your gut health, and save money. And the best part? It’s incredibly easy! The process begins with...
How to Ferment Vegetables at Home
Fermenting vegetables at home is a fantastic way to reduce food waste, improve your gut health, and save money. And the best part? It’s incredibly easy! The process begins with...
How Fermented Foods Support Gut Health and Immu...
At Biome, we’ve long been advocates of turning back to nature for better health, and few practices embody that more beautifully than fermentation. What began thousands of years ago as...
How Fermented Foods Support Gut Health and Immu...
At Biome, we’ve long been advocates of turning back to nature for better health, and few practices embody that more beautifully than fermentation. What began thousands of years ago as...
You Can Grow Greens ~ And Now is The Time!
by Tracey Bailey For years, I dreamed of a flourishing veggie garden in my backyard. But like many of us, I let procrastination and the idea of needing “the perfect...
You Can Grow Greens ~ And Now is The Time!
by Tracey Bailey For years, I dreamed of a flourishing veggie garden in my backyard. But like many of us, I let procrastination and the idea of needing “the perfect...
The Best Ever Rocket Pesto (Without Pine Nuts o...
Toasted Pepita, Rocket and Basil Pesto Recipe By Tracey Bailey, Biome founder I've made a lot of pesto from my garden but this recipe makes the best ever. It is...
The Best Ever Rocket Pesto (Without Pine Nuts o...
Toasted Pepita, Rocket and Basil Pesto Recipe By Tracey Bailey, Biome founder I've made a lot of pesto from my garden but this recipe makes the best ever. It is...
What to Plant in Autumn in Australia
Autumn might feel like the garden is winding down—but in reality, it's just shifting gears. April and May are perfect months to get seeds in the soil for a fresh...
What to Plant in Autumn in Australia
Autumn might feel like the garden is winding down—but in reality, it's just shifting gears. April and May are perfect months to get seeds in the soil for a fresh...
What to Pack for an Easter Camping Trip in Aust...
Planning an Easter camping trip in Australia? This eco-friendly camping checklist will help you pack sustainably for the long weekend. Scroll to the end to download your Nature-Friendly Camping &...
What to Pack for an Easter Camping Trip in Aust...
Planning an Easter camping trip in Australia? This eco-friendly camping checklist will help you pack sustainably for the long weekend. Scroll to the end to download your Nature-Friendly Camping &...
