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How do you keep ants away when camping? 10 simp...
Ants are one of the most common campsite annoyances. Once ants discover food, they quickly return with a trail of others. Crumbs, fruit scraps and cooking smells can attract ants...
How do you keep ants away when camping? 10 simp...
Ants are one of the most common campsite annoyances. Once ants discover food, they quickly return with a trail of others. Crumbs, fruit scraps and cooking smells can attract ants...
How do you dry socks and underwear when camping?
Few things dampen a camping trip faster than damp socks or underwear. When you’re camping for more than a night or two, small clothing items are often the first things...
How do you dry socks and underwear when camping?
Few things dampen a camping trip faster than damp socks or underwear. When you’re camping for more than a night or two, small clothing items are often the first things...
What Foods Contain Palm Oil? How to Spot It on ...
Wandering the aisles at Coles and Woolworths, turning packets over and scanning the fine print, I see the same language repeated — “vegetable oil”, “vegetable fat”, “shortening”. Not occasionally. Consistently....
What Foods Contain Palm Oil? How to Spot It on ...
Wandering the aisles at Coles and Woolworths, turning packets over and scanning the fine print, I see the same language repeated — “vegetable oil”, “vegetable fat”, “shortening”. Not occasionally. Consistently....
How to Avoid Disposable Plastic Water Bottles W...
Originally written August 2024, updated and republished March 2026. When we surveyed our customers at Biome, one challenge stood out above the rest when it comes to avoiding single-use plastic: finding...
How to Avoid Disposable Plastic Water Bottles W...
Originally written August 2024, updated and republished March 2026. When we surveyed our customers at Biome, one challenge stood out above the rest when it comes to avoiding single-use plastic: finding...
Campfire Cookware: Why Non-Stick Fails & How to...
There’s nothing quite like cooking over an open fire — crackling of the wood, the purity of the heat, and the sense of adventure. But it’s also where many campers...
Campfire Cookware: Why Non-Stick Fails & How to...
There’s nothing quite like cooking over an open fire — crackling of the wood, the purity of the heat, and the sense of adventure. But it’s also where many campers...
Stainless Steel Pans and Solidteknics: What's t...
Once you move away from traditional non-stick cookware, the decision often comes down to stainless steel versus Solidteknics wrought iron. Both are long-lasting. Both avoid synthetic non-stick coatings. Both can...
Stainless Steel Pans and Solidteknics: What's t...
Once you move away from traditional non-stick cookware, the decision often comes down to stainless steel versus Solidteknics wrought iron. Both are long-lasting. Both avoid synthetic non-stick coatings. Both can...
Cast Iron Pans and Solidteknics: What's the Dif...
If you’ve grown up camping in Australia, you’re probably familiar with a “camp oven”. A very heavy pan, blackened from years of fire. Buried into coals with a lid piled...
Cast Iron Pans and Solidteknics: What's the Dif...
If you’ve grown up camping in Australia, you’re probably familiar with a “camp oven”. A very heavy pan, blackened from years of fire. Buried into coals with a lid piled...
Do You Need Gluten Free Toothpaste? (And What E...
If you follow a gluten free diet, you already know how easily gluten can hide in unexpected places. Soy sauce. Supplements. Lip balm. If you’ve already started building a gluten...
Do You Need Gluten Free Toothpaste? (And What E...
If you follow a gluten free diet, you already know how easily gluten can hide in unexpected places. Soy sauce. Supplements. Lip balm. If you’ve already started building a gluten...
A Complete List of the Many Wholefoods You Can ...
Eating gluten free doesn’t have to be about restriction. In fact, when you step away from highly processed substitutes and focus on real food, a gluten free diet can be...
A Complete List of the Many Wholefoods You Can ...
Eating gluten free doesn’t have to be about restriction. In fact, when you step away from highly processed substitutes and focus on real food, a gluten free diet can be...
How To Build A Gluten Free Pantry
Learn how to build a wholefood gluten free pantry with nutrient-dense staples, less ultra-processed swaps, and eco-conscious brands stocked at Biome. Whether you’re managing coeliac disease, gluten sensitivity, wheat allergy,...
How To Build A Gluten Free Pantry
Learn how to build a wholefood gluten free pantry with nutrient-dense staples, less ultra-processed swaps, and eco-conscious brands stocked at Biome. Whether you’re managing coeliac disease, gluten sensitivity, wheat allergy,...
I Thought Car Windscreens Stopped You From Gett...
It’s a very common belief — and partly true. Car windscreens do reduce sunburn risk, but they do not protect your skin from long-term UV damage. Let's dive deeper on...
I Thought Car Windscreens Stopped You From Gett...
It’s a very common belief — and partly true. Car windscreens do reduce sunburn risk, but they do not protect your skin from long-term UV damage. Let's dive deeper on...
Shade Isn’t Always Enough: What Cool Cabanas Te...
Australians are finally falling in love with shade on beach. And whether you love them or loathe them, Cool Cabanas, beach tents and beach umbrellas are at least helping to...
Shade Isn’t Always Enough: What Cool Cabanas Te...
Australians are finally falling in love with shade on beach. And whether you love them or loathe them, Cool Cabanas, beach tents and beach umbrellas are at least helping to...
Incidental Sun Exposure in Australia: The Risk ...
At Biome, much of what we do is motivated by a simple goal: supporting the long-term health of our community. We often talk about hidden plastics and synthetic chemicals that...
Incidental Sun Exposure in Australia: The Risk ...
At Biome, much of what we do is motivated by a simple goal: supporting the long-term health of our community. We often talk about hidden plastics and synthetic chemicals that...
Is Gluten Free Chocolate Healthier?
Is gluten free chocolate healthier in Australia? Learn who benefits, what to look for, and how to choose quality gluten free chocolate. We think chocolate is one of life’s simplest...
Is Gluten Free Chocolate Healthier?
Is gluten free chocolate healthier in Australia? Learn who benefits, what to look for, and how to choose quality gluten free chocolate. We think chocolate is one of life’s simplest...
How to Care for Mattress Protectors (and Keep T...
A mattress protector does a lot of quiet work — absorbing moisture, protecting your mattress and helping keep your sleep space cleaner. With a few simple habits and the right...
How to Care for Mattress Protectors (and Keep T...
A mattress protector does a lot of quiet work — absorbing moisture, protecting your mattress and helping keep your sleep space cleaner. With a few simple habits and the right...
Is an Organic Cotton Mattress Protector Worth It?
Short answer: for most people, yes. If you value a cooler, quieter, more breathable bed — and you’d prefer not to sleep on synthetic layers or treated fabrics night after...
Is an Organic Cotton Mattress Protector Worth It?
Short answer: for most people, yes. If you value a cooler, quieter, more breathable bed — and you’d prefer not to sleep on synthetic layers or treated fabrics night after...
Meet Redecker: Plastic-Free Traditional Brushes...
First published in February 2014. Updated with the latest info. in February 2026. 90+ Years of Craft, Still in the Family Some brands are built in boardrooms. Redecker was built...
Meet Redecker: Plastic-Free Traditional Brushes...
First published in February 2014. Updated with the latest info. in February 2026. 90+ Years of Craft, Still in the Family Some brands are built in boardrooms. Redecker was built...
How Dishwashing Soap Bars Work: A Simple Guide ...
Doing the dishes is a daily ritual for just about everyone! But the product we use—whether squeezed from a plastic bottle or rubbed off a solid bar—can make a surprising...
How Dishwashing Soap Bars Work: A Simple Guide ...
Doing the dishes is a daily ritual for just about everyone! But the product we use—whether squeezed from a plastic bottle or rubbed off a solid bar—can make a surprising...
Wool Dryer Balls Explained: How They Work, Bene...
Wool dryer balls are one of those simple laundry swaps that spark a lot of curiosity. Do they actually work? Are they worth using? And can they really replace dryer...
Wool Dryer Balls Explained: How They Work, Bene...
Wool dryer balls are one of those simple laundry swaps that spark a lot of curiosity. Do they actually work? Are they worth using? And can they really replace dryer...
Cacao Butter vs Cocoa Butter: What’s The Differ...
It’s a small detail in the order of the a and o letters that often causes confusion! So what really is the difference between cacao butter and cocoa butter? Are...
Cacao Butter vs Cocoa Butter: What’s The Differ...
It’s a small detail in the order of the a and o letters that often causes confusion! So what really is the difference between cacao butter and cocoa butter? Are...
The Top 10 Sustainable Solutions of 2025
By Tracey Bailey, Founder of Biome Among the things that stood out most in 2025, was seeing more people than ever start questioning what we buy, and why. Because when...
The Top 10 Sustainable Solutions of 2025
By Tracey Bailey, Founder of Biome Among the things that stood out most in 2025, was seeing more people than ever start questioning what we buy, and why. Because when...
Easy Homemade Vegan Chocolate (Dairy-Free, Palm...
Dairy free, gluten free, soy free, palm oil free and cane sugar free. A simple, no-bake chocolate made with coconut oil and cacao. It sets crisp in the fridge and...
Easy Homemade Vegan Chocolate (Dairy-Free, Palm...
Dairy free, gluten free, soy free, palm oil free and cane sugar free. A simple, no-bake chocolate made with coconut oil and cacao. It sets crisp in the fridge and...
How to Choose Palm Oil Free Easter Eggs
Have you ever noticed that some chocolate feels slightly grainy or floury on the tongue? That texture is often a sign that vegetable fat has been added — most commonly...
How to Choose Palm Oil Free Easter Eggs
Have you ever noticed that some chocolate feels slightly grainy or floury on the tongue? That texture is often a sign that vegetable fat has been added — most commonly...
A Thoughtful Guide to Vegan and Ethical Chocola...
For something that brings so much pleasure, chocolate has a surprisingly complex footprint. Behind many mainstream brands are ingredients like dairy and palm oil, along with supply chains that don’t...
A Thoughtful Guide to Vegan and Ethical Chocola...
For something that brings so much pleasure, chocolate has a surprisingly complex footprint. Behind many mainstream brands are ingredients like dairy and palm oil, along with supply chains that don’t...
What Makes the Best Dish Soap Bar? A Real-World...
Dish soap bars have well and truly moved into the mainstream. You’ll now find them in eco stores, online, and even on a few supermarket shelves, all promising a plastic-free...
What Makes the Best Dish Soap Bar? A Real-World...
Dish soap bars have well and truly moved into the mainstream. You’ll now find them in eco stores, online, and even on a few supermarket shelves, all promising a plastic-free...
Are Soap Bars Hygienic? The Science Behind Germ...
What the science really says about bacteria, cleanliness and everyday use Soap bars have been part of everyday life for centuries. They’ve lived on bathroom sinks, in kitchen caddies, beside...
Are Soap Bars Hygienic? The Science Behind Germ...
What the science really says about bacteria, cleanliness and everyday use Soap bars have been part of everyday life for centuries. They’ve lived on bathroom sinks, in kitchen caddies, beside...
A Lunch Box That Keeps Food Warm
Do you want to know how to keep food warm for hours in a lunch box? A container to keep food warm, such as an insulated food jar, is an easy...
A Lunch Box That Keeps Food Warm
Do you want to know how to keep food warm for hours in a lunch box? A container to keep food warm, such as an insulated food jar, is an easy...
Easy to Make Ahead Work Lunch Ideas!
Need some inspiration for healthy work lunch ideas that are easy to prep so you can avoid buying lunch in packaging? You’re not alone. Many of us are trying to...
Easy to Make Ahead Work Lunch Ideas!
Need some inspiration for healthy work lunch ideas that are easy to prep so you can avoid buying lunch in packaging? You’re not alone. Many of us are trying to...
Stainless Steel vs Plastic Water Bottles
Choosing a water bottle for your child can feel surprisingly complex. Stainless steel and plastic bottles are both popular options, and both can work well — with the best choice...
Stainless Steel vs Plastic Water Bottles
Choosing a water bottle for your child can feel surprisingly complex. Stainless steel and plastic bottles are both popular options, and both can work well — with the best choice...
Which Water Bottles Don’t Leak?
Spilled water in school bags is a parent’s nightmare. Choosing a truly leak-proof water bottle makes hydration simple, mess-free, and stress-free. Well-designed lids, quality materials, and thoughtful construction all play...
Which Water Bottles Don’t Leak?
Spilled water in school bags is a parent’s nightmare. Choosing a truly leak-proof water bottle makes hydration simple, mess-free, and stress-free. Well-designed lids, quality materials, and thoughtful construction all play...
