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 low impact camping so that all you leave behind are your footprints. Camping is one of the best ways to connect with nature. Breathing...
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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 comfort. There are many social and environmental challenges facing the coffee industry today. Unfair labour conditions, habitat loss, deforestation, pollution, unsustainable farming, and disposable...
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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 fashion spring to mind. However, the clothing and textiles industry has a significant impact on the environment by depleting non-renewable resources, using enormous amounts...
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Sustainability is essential in all industries, but it’s easier for some than others. With small profit margins, restaurants are often forced to purchase cheaper ingredients from suppliers and growers that are cutting corners and practising unethical and unsustainable approaches to agriculture. But if you’re researching how can restaurants be more sustainable, you’re looking for...
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The Paris Agreement has scared everyone into action – and for good reason. Both businesses and consumers alike are starting to make environmentally conscious choices, whereas before there just wasn’t enough understanding or motivation to opt for more sustainable decisions. But sometimes it’s hard deciphering whether a brand is sustainable or if there is...
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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 even the smallest changes make a difference. And we’re not just saying that. But we know the whole thing can sound a little vague:...
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You’re not alone in wondering how you can become more sustainable. Biome is certainly one of the gateways to optimising your sustainability, whether you’re looking to improve your workplace or home life. We want to show you a few easy ways to be sustainable and a couple of products that can replace unsustainable products...
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Summer is here, and so are the mozzies. Those pesky little guys manage to find their way onto the surface of your skin even when you’re indoors. Many of us opt for commercial sprays and repellents, but these products often contain a number of harsh chemicals that can be irritating on the skin and...
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We’ll let you in on a little secret: you can keep your home free of toxins and chemicals without compromising on the appearance of your furniture. If your home is fitted with wooden surfaces, you’ll know how important it is to treat the wood to prevent damage. But if you’re looking to avoid...
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Cleaning your home with simple, natural ingredients is a great way to limit waste, save money, and protect your home and the environment from toxins. While they sound a little too good to be true, chemical-free cleaning products can be whipped up using just a few ingredients you likely already have stored away in...
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The end of the year is fast approaching and everyone’s to-do list is growing. One group that will undoubtedly be counting down the days – no matter how much they love their job – are teachers. And who is more deserving of a great gift? Whether you are looking for a gift for your...
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It’s been a soggy week in some parts of Australia and we’re a little bit over everything being so damp! And of course, where there is damp, there is mould. Read on as we share ways you can tackle both the moisture and the mould without harmful chemicals. Absorb Moisture Linii Huon Pine works to...
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By Tracey Bailey When an extreme rain event hit Brisbane in late February 2022, the authorities from the federal, state, and local levels appear to have been underprepared and certainly ‘undercooked’ the likely water levels, leaving thousands of homes and businesses inundated without sufficient warning. 1 In the heat of the moment that night,...
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The easiest way to turn your cleaning green is to make the switch each time as something runs out. So, what’s next on your shopping list? Multipurpose household cleaner Switch from Spray & Wipe to pure castile soap. Pure castile soap is a powerhouse of usefulness! Biome’s gentle and non-drying formula is perfect for hands and...
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First of all, congratulations! It’s incredible that you’ve taken the initiative and consideration for the environment to reach out to brands like Biome for guidance on coming up with sustainability ideas for schools, pupils and teachers. We’d love to show you a few useful and sustainable school supplies that many teachers are introducing to...
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