The stories of our products and the people who make them. By supporting the people making our products, you are helping to make their dreams viable and encouraging responsible enterprise.
‘Blue Jean Sisters’ project is an art installation highlighting human rights in the fashion industry. Modern Slavery effects 40 million people globally and women and girls make up over 70% of those effected. The goal for the installation is to make 2000 dolls, individually handmade. While made from the same pattern and material, every doll will have...
BeeKeeper Parade is an Australian social business hatched between a brother (Koky) and sister (Sophia) in 2012 while Sophia was in hospital fighting cervical cancer. Every purchase of a stunning and unique Beekeeper Parade bag supports the continued work of BabyTree Projects, a charity founded by the siblings to fight for children’s rights and...
By Leah Musch of The Un-Material Girl If you’ve been swept up in the recent Marie Kondo tidying obsession like many Netflix viewers, you may have found yourself in a predicament. Having cleared out your wardrobes, cupboards, nooks and crannies of unwanted items and clothing that no longer sparks joy, you might have been...
At Biome, we love our safety razor. Less irritation, longer between shaves, and smoother skin – who doesn’t want that? Caroline (our Brisbane Area Manager), Michele, (our Marketing & E-Commerce Manager), and Nancy (our Product Development Manager), all use their safety razors on the weekly basis, so they’ve given us a safety razor review! Safety Razor...
Sometimes, you just wish there was a Miracle Oil that could solve all your skin problems. Acne, dry skin, eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, premature aging – all skin conditions that are hard to find a solution for. More so, hard to find a natural solution for, so that you don’t expose your skin and body to harsh...
The Genesis of One Thousand Lines Adelaide creative duo Irena and Alen gave up their day jobs in 2013 to embark on a journey of making beautiful, sustainable bags, scarves and homewares. The result is One Thousand Lines and their startlingly beautiful design and craftsmanship speaks for itself. Shop One Thousand Lines here >...
What is the Biome Room Mist and why is it so popular Have you ever walked into a room and wondered what that amazing smell is? If you’ve ever walked into a Biome store and had that experience, then it would be our bespoke, thoughtfully created Room Mist. These sprays are created by our...
About Corner Block studio What do you get when someone is an industrial designer, artist and environmentalist? Well made, ethically and thoughtfully sourced materials and products from Corner Block Studio is what. Corner Block studio was started by aforementioned credentialed Natalie Lane in 2015 on a corner block (of course) of Brisbane. The beautiful...
As the Harbourmaster slipped along the mist-cloaked Gordon River, dense forest spilling into the tannin stained water, I silently cheered the 2000 protestors who staged the blockade on this river in the early 80’s. They arrived in Strahan on the West Coast of Tasmania from all over Australia and the world to learn the...
Jacqui is currently spending time travelling, exploring and living around Australia in a old Land Cruiser Troopy that runs off waste vegetable oil (woohoo!). She is passionate about living a life that is simple and kind to the environment. Follow Jacqui (and Trent’s) low waste living journey on the road in The Lost Troopy Series. ...
The World of Baby Products When you have a baby, you want what’s best for them, and you do everything in your power to assure they are safe and healthy. But did you know that many baby products on the market contain ingredients derived from petrochemicals and palm oil, as well as other harmful toxins?...
Jacqui and Trent are currently travelling around Australia in their 1987 Troopy. Follow their low waste living journey on the road in The Lost Troopy Series. Sometime when we go camping we make last minute decisions on what to bring that often aren’t great for the environment. However a little preparation at home as well...
Jacqui and Trent are currently travelling around Australia in their 1987 Troopy. Follow their low waste living journey on the road in The Lost Troopy Series. Trent and I began our year by significantly downsizing. We switched from our rental in the inner city to a 1987 Toyota Landcruiser Troopy. The realisation that we...
Whether bamboo sheets, bamboo socks or any bamboo fabrics are environmentally friendly is a dilemma for those taking a sustainable path through life. Bamboo is the green-wonder resource that grows rapidly without chemicals, fuelling its huge popularity for all forms of consumer goods. But, there appears to have been little challenging of these eco...
We only stock 100% naturally derived and organic skincare here at Biome, and Uni Organics is one such brand we love: Australian made and owned Certified organic by Cosmos Organic Cruelty free (appears on the Choose Cruelty Free list) Uses powerful bio active Australian native extracts Contains no palm oil or synthetic preservatives Local...
