Our aim at Biome is to provide a marketplace for the dreams of small planet-friendly, ethical businesses. South Australia is a hub of vibrant regional businesses producing toxin free, palm oil free, and low waste alternatives. The state also has great environmental achievements to be proud of – learn more about them at the...
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 USA (13,594 km), frozen spinach from New Zealand (2,491 km)… And while they may be cheap and convenient, the costs of other impacts add...
Excited to join the thousands of Australians who have gone ‘no poo’ – ditched conventional shampoo and conditioner and swapped it for something that not only helps you avoid petrochemicals and detergents, saves plastic bottle waste and money too? Read on as we help you get started, how to let your scalp return to...
A bokashi compost system is one of the easiest ways to direct food waste away from landfill and create valuable soil conditioner and fertiliser for your garden. The Biome community love this type of composting, and have seen incredible success. With the help of an Urban Composter, Emma saw her new clay veggie patch...
Here we share eight simple, fulfilling, mood boosting activities for you to try. You might notice you feel less stressed, calmer, sleep better and more energetic. Overtime, a good mood and joy can boost your immune system, keep you healthy and even extend your life! Send some love Writing a note to family and...
Started to notice signs of oily skin and acne on your teen? It might be time to start teaching them a basic skin care routine. Here we’ve compiled our top natural skin care products best suited to tween and teenage skin. All of these choices happen to be Australian made, palm oil free, cruelty...
Getting kids off screens, away from the pixels and spending more time outdoors is easy with these 10 screen free entertainment swaps! In fact we think these ideas will be fun for the whole family. Swap TV for books Reading has such a positive impact on our brains. It promotes mental stimulation, imagination, improves...
Congratulations, you’re ready to live with less plastic! That means you’re taking action to: Cut fossil fuel demand, reducing the progression of climate change Reduce the amount of waste that clogs up our landfills and litters our waterways and natural areas Reduce the toxins your body is exposed to, like BPA, phthalates and flame...
Wherever you live across the beautiful Gold Coast and hinterland, there is so much going on today and every day to help you live more sustainably, with less impact, dive into nature, support local, and to build uplifting connections with your community. Many events are being offered online so you can join from home,...
What’s happening in Melbourne today, this weekend, this month to help you live more sustainably, feel more in touch with nature and your neighbourhood, and support locally grown and made. Events are currently only being offered online during the coronavirus lockdown, but there is plenty you can partake in from the comfort of home...
Indigenous Australians have been using certain native plants to soothe skin, hair and ailments for centuries, and we are excited to share a selection of these powerful, nutritious ingredients with you. Read on to learn more about these Australian native botanicals, and how you can foster cultural and environmental respect and understanding by choosing...
Australian native edibles have not only been traditional food for Indigenous Australians, but also serve as important connection to country, totems and medicine. Read on as we show you how to incorporate some popular native ingredients into your food, and help environmental and cultural preservation and sustainability in the process. The book Warndu Mai...
We just love seeing the wave of passion, enthusiasm and positivity that sweeps across our community this time of year as more and more people take the challenge to reduce single use plastic waste and production during Plastic Free July (and beyond!). Plastic Free July is a global movement that sees millions of people commit...
We all know plastic pollution is a problem, but to what extent? Here we not only share eight mind-blowing facts about plastic pollution, but most importantly, eight ways you can do something about it! 1. Humans have produced more than 8.3 billion tonnes of plastic since 1950 That’s crazy – that’s more than a...
Most of us spend a considerable amount of time inside our homes, so it’s important to keep the indoor air as clean as possible, especially during winter when we’re likely to keep our windows and doors shut to seal out the cold. According to the US Environmental Protection Agency, indoor air quality can be twice...
