Did you know that you can drop at any Biome store personal care and cosmetics packaging, toothpaste tubes and toothbrushes, wine corks, pens and markers for recycling whether purchased from us or not? These are all items that can not be placed in your household recycling bin, so to save you the worry of...
If you have a bathroom full of plastic shampoo bottles, cosmetic containers and plastic exfoliators, don’t worry, you’re not alone. There are a number of ways you can achieve a simplified eco-beauty routine, and we are here with our suggestions. Whether you’re interested in healthier ingredients for yourself or the eco-system, we have some...
A plastic free lunch box helps reduce the demand for plastic in our world, as well as reducing your exposure to the toxins found in many plastic lunch boxes, such as lead, BPA, phthalates and PVC. For those trying to achieve a plastic free lunch box, it can be difficult to find lunch containers and lunch...
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 free ideas you might never have thought of. Top Plastic Free Ideas for Plastic Free July Shampoo bar instead of shampoo and conditioner in plastic bottles! Our first...
There is nothing like a hot lunch during winter, and a thermos or insulated food jar makes it easy for you to take your own zero waste hot lunch, saving you money and waste on expensive takeaway. But with so many insulated food jars available, how do you know what’s right for you? How...
Thanks to the brilliant ABC series War on Waste, you’ve seen the startling statistics on the waste we Australians generate. Don’t feel overwhelmed… at Biome we’re great believers in many small changes adding up to a big reduction in waste. And we’re here to help! Have you noticed in recent years that your household...
Environmental groups say Australians use about 10 million straws every day, or 3.5 billion a year. And for such a small item that will only have a few minutes of use, their impact on the environment and one’s health is significant! But the good news is Biome has a solution. Whatever your drink, there is...
Are you on a zero waste journey or trying to reduce the amount of single use plastic you use day to day? While this may seem like a daunting task, it may be easier if you start with simple items you frequently use. So continue reading to learn more about the seven simple things you...
