Our DIY natural mouthwash is a great toxin free alternative to commercial mouthwash, which as we know are often filled with chemicals, artificial colors and synthetic flavors. Our homemade mouthwash combines bi carb to deodorise, Tasmanian sea salt to detoxify, and a special combination of antiseptic, antifungal and antibacterial essential oils. Below we outline...
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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...
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Making your own natural dishwasher detergent tablets means never relying on the store-bought stuff again! Ditch the synthetic detergents and wasteful plastic packaging – this DIY doesn’t take long to prepare, can be used with any dishwasher, and keeps dishes sparkling clean, naturally. Bi-Carb & Citric Acid have powerful cleansing powers and create the fizz in your...
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Take care of your furniture and the planet, cruelty-free, with this vegan furniture polish! Through three main, natural ingredients, you’ll improve the condition and longevity of your furniture, leave them smelling divine, all without petrochemicals, beeswax or other animal-based products. Candelilla Wax makes a great wax alternative for vegans. It works to the bind ingredients...
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Shabby chic, rustic interior décor and jewellery is very popular at the moment. But rather than buy from fast homeware/mass produced goods stores, there are lots of twine string projects you can create at home. Not only are these DIY craft projects fun, by using sustainably sourced twine string they are more ethical, environmentally...
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When ditching plastic out of your life, finding a plastic free hair care routine can be challenging. Almost all shampoo, brushes and styling products have some form of plastic packaging or component, which is destined to pollute the Earth in landfill and make a demand for the plastic industry to produce more. The good news:...
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Modern technological change has enabled time and labour-saving hacks for living. But, we are now collectively finding that the old-fashioned way is sometimes best. Especially when it comes to health and the environment. The everyday task of doing the laundry is thankfully easier due to modern washing machines. Let’s face it, we don’t want...
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Start the day by scrubbing all your worries (and dead skin cells) away with this rejuvenating orange, poppyseed and coconut DIY body scrub. Packed full of natural ingredients to nourish and heal your skin, with a burst of citrus aroma to wake you up and leave you feeling energised. Coconut Oil & Flesh are naturally rich in...
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This DIY dry shampoo combines oil absorbing powders, and essential oils to compliment your hair type to keep your hair in top condition, even when it’s been a while between washes. Cornstarch is great at absorbing moisture, so it will suck all the excess oil away from your hair. It’s also anti-inflammatory, which can help...
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Matcha is your new best friend in natural skin care. This super ingredient, traditionally grown and harvested in Japan, is a potent skin and health tonic. For the ultimate in natural skin care, you really can’t go past products containing Matcha. What is matcha? Put simply, Matcha is a potent, high quality green tea. This...
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This DIY face serum acts as light, oil-based moisturiser that is absorbed quickly into the skin, carrying beneficial essential oils into your pores. Customise this face serum with a combination of essential oils depending on your skin type and needs, and nourish your skin with healthy, natural ingredients. For our’s we used essential oils suited...
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Massage bars are your one-stop-shop for moisturising and pampering your skin. Massage the nourishing oils and butters into skin that needs some TLC, especially elbows, hands and feet. A bar can also be melted into warm water for a calming and moisturising bath. Beeswax binds all the ingredients together and makes sure they stick to your skin,...
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With the 2018 school year underway, here are some healthy school lunch ideas to help get the inspiration flowing. Ideally a school lunch will contain a mix of protein and healthy carbohydrates. Think sushi rolls, home-made muesli bars and muffins and veggie sticks. Bake Mixes Biome stocks a lovely range of vegan and nut...
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For every pet owner, pet minder and dog walker, safely disposing of pet waste is a daily task. While picking up pet waste when out on walks or from around your backyard is the socially acceptable thing to do and keeps things clean, disposing of it in general waste isn’t the most Earth-friendly option....
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Once the domain of Japanese cuisine only, the bento box is a now a force in children’s lunch boxes the world over. The style, simplicity and convenience of these boxes make them a great choice for parents and caregivers wanting to provide a healthy lunch with variety. But best of all, it generates a...
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