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Homemade Snacks to Reduce Plastic Waste
It’s Plastic Free July, a global movement that encourages individuals to reduce their plastic consumption and live more sustainably. One of the best ways (and perhaps most delicious) is making...
Homemade Snacks to Reduce Plastic Waste
It’s Plastic Free July, a global movement that encourages individuals to reduce their plastic consumption and live more sustainably. One of the best ways (and perhaps most delicious) is making...
Why Supermarkets Must Take Responsibility for P...
First published July 2024, updated June 2026. Why supermarkets must take responsibility for plastic packaging wasteBy Tracey Bailey, Founder of Biome and advocate for plastic-free living since 2003 Quick answer...
Why Supermarkets Must Take Responsibility for P...
First published July 2024, updated June 2026. Why supermarkets must take responsibility for plastic packaging wasteBy Tracey Bailey, Founder of Biome and advocate for plastic-free living since 2003 Quick answer...
Warm Up Safely: Why Wheat Heat Packs Outshine H...
Originally published June 2024, updated July 2026. With the recent cold snap, I went to the cupboard to retrieve my plastic hot water bottle, only to discover that it had...
Warm Up Safely: Why Wheat Heat Packs Outshine H...
Originally published June 2024, updated July 2026. With the recent cold snap, I went to the cupboard to retrieve my plastic hot water bottle, only to discover that it had...
Is Aloe Vera Good For Dry Skin in Winter?
When we think of Aloe Vera, we often envision sunny beaches and soothing relief from sunburns. However, this natural wonder has many uses that make it good for skin beyond...
Is Aloe Vera Good For Dry Skin in Winter?
When we think of Aloe Vera, we often envision sunny beaches and soothing relief from sunburns. However, this natural wonder has many uses that make it good for skin beyond...
Wholesome and Warming Winter Recipes From Our B...
As the chilly winds of winter sweep across Australia, there's nothing more comforting than a bowl of warm, nourishing food. At Biome, we believe that wholesome, Australian-made ingredients can...
Wholesome and Warming Winter Recipes From Our B...
As the chilly winds of winter sweep across Australia, there's nothing more comforting than a bowl of warm, nourishing food. At Biome, we believe that wholesome, Australian-made ingredients can...
What Is The Difference Between Washing Soda and...
When it comes to household cleaning, washing soda and oxygen bleach (sodium percarbonate) are effective, minimal impact tools to have in your repertoire. While they may seem similar at...
What Is The Difference Between Washing Soda and...
When it comes to household cleaning, washing soda and oxygen bleach (sodium percarbonate) are effective, minimal impact tools to have in your repertoire. While they may seem similar at...
Does Charcoal Soap Help with Body Odour?
We all want to smell clean and fresh, without worrying that you may be offensive to those around you. Enter charcoal soap—your new secret weapon against unwanted odours. This trendy...
Does Charcoal Soap Help with Body Odour?
We all want to smell clean and fresh, without worrying that you may be offensive to those around you. Enter charcoal soap—your new secret weapon against unwanted odours. This trendy...
What Are The Best Bin Bags For The Environment
It's clear that we all care about the plastic trash that is polluting our planet, and as consumers we try to choose products that lessen plastic waste. But, it's easy to...
What Are The Best Bin Bags For The Environment
It's clear that we all care about the plastic trash that is polluting our planet, and as consumers we try to choose products that lessen plastic waste. But, it's easy to...
For Real Life Bluey! What's wrong with a bar of...
The wildly popular Australian animated series about a dog called Bluey is ABC iView’s most watched program in history, and has gone global after been picked up by Disney and...
For Real Life Bluey! What's wrong with a bar of...
The wildly popular Australian animated series about a dog called Bluey is ABC iView’s most watched program in history, and has gone global after been picked up by Disney and...
Mother's Day Gift Ideas from our Biome Ambassadors
If you are looking for beautiful and practical gifts, our Biome Ambassadors have chosen the products they would love to receive themselves! By @beisik_home >> Shop these sustainable Mother's Day gift...
Mother's Day Gift Ideas from our Biome Ambassadors
If you are looking for beautiful and practical gifts, our Biome Ambassadors have chosen the products they would love to receive themselves! By @beisik_home >> Shop these sustainable Mother's Day gift...
What is the Best Essential Oil Diffuser?
Essential oil diffusers bring lovely natural fragrances into our homes, as well as offer therapeutic benefits. But with various types available, it can be challenging to choose the one that...
What is the Best Essential Oil Diffuser?
Essential oil diffusers bring lovely natural fragrances into our homes, as well as offer therapeutic benefits. But with various types available, it can be challenging to choose the one that...
What products contain PFAS? The Unbelievable Li...
This is a disturbing tale of corporate deception, and the battle for environmental justice. We're talking about harmful PFAS chemicals that are now found in just about everything from your mascara...
What products contain PFAS? The Unbelievable Li...
This is a disturbing tale of corporate deception, and the battle for environmental justice. We're talking about harmful PFAS chemicals that are now found in just about everything from your mascara...
Everything You've Been Afraid to Ask About The ...
Welcome to the creepy-crawly world of bedfellows you never invited! We’re diving under the covers to explore the miniature menagerie that might be snoozing with you each night. From the...
Everything You've Been Afraid to Ask About The ...
Welcome to the creepy-crawly world of bedfellows you never invited! We’re diving under the covers to explore the miniature menagerie that might be snoozing with you each night. From the...
How to Prevent Scabies at Home
If you've not heard of scabies until now, you're not alone. At any given time, some 200 million people worldwide suffer from scabies, yet many of us can go a lifetime without...
How to Prevent Scabies at Home
If you've not heard of scabies until now, you're not alone. At any given time, some 200 million people worldwide suffer from scabies, yet many of us can go a lifetime without...
Perfect Pairings ~ Eco Friendly & Ethical Gifts...
Customers in our beautiful Biome stores are always asking for unique gift ideas that the recipient will find useful, and not be wasted. Our suggestions are always: something to eat, something...
Perfect Pairings ~ Eco Friendly & Ethical Gifts...
Customers in our beautiful Biome stores are always asking for unique gift ideas that the recipient will find useful, and not be wasted. Our suggestions are always: something to eat, something...
How to Remove Yellow Stains from Armpits
We're hearing you ask: "Loads of my work shirts have stained yellow armpits and are starting to smell. How can I get these out?" "I have white t-shirts with yellow...
How to Remove Yellow Stains from Armpits
We're hearing you ask: "Loads of my work shirts have stained yellow armpits and are starting to smell. How can I get these out?" "I have white t-shirts with yellow...
Do Band Aids Have PFAS?
Adhesive bandages, or Band-Aids as they are generically called after the brand produced by Johnson & Johnson, have protected cuts and blisters hygienically since their invention in 1921! But, a new study by Mamavation and Environmental...
Do Band Aids Have PFAS?
Adhesive bandages, or Band-Aids as they are generically called after the brand produced by Johnson & Johnson, have protected cuts and blisters hygienically since their invention in 1921! But, a new study by Mamavation and Environmental...
Natural Spray to Help Deter Mites From Your Bed...
Scabies, caused by tiny mites that burrow into the skin, can be an intensely uncomfortable and itchy experience. While medical treatment is essential to eliminate the mites, a natural spray can help with...
Natural Spray to Help Deter Mites From Your Bed...
Scabies, caused by tiny mites that burrow into the skin, can be an intensely uncomfortable and itchy experience. While medical treatment is essential to eliminate the mites, a natural spray can help with...
Scabies: Effective Natural Remedies To Help Soo...
Scabies, a highly contagious skin condition caused by the tiny mite Sarcoptes scabiei, can turn your skin into a battleground of relentless itching and discomfort. While seeking medical advice is crucial for...
Scabies: Effective Natural Remedies To Help Soo...
Scabies, a highly contagious skin condition caused by the tiny mite Sarcoptes scabiei, can turn your skin into a battleground of relentless itching and discomfort. While seeking medical advice is crucial for...
Why Oxygen Bleach is Better Than Chlorine Bleac...
Do you dislike entering a bathroom that's just been cleaned with chlorine bleach or ammonia? Your lungs constrict from breathing in the fumes and you want to leave as quickly...
Why Oxygen Bleach is Better Than Chlorine Bleac...
Do you dislike entering a bathroom that's just been cleaned with chlorine bleach or ammonia? Your lungs constrict from breathing in the fumes and you want to leave as quickly...
Gifts For Mum: Meaningful & Sustainable Mother'...
As Mother's Day approaches, our thoughts naturally turn to the incredible women who have shaped our lives. Whether she's a new mum, a seasoned pro, or a cherished maternal figure,...
Gifts For Mum: Meaningful & Sustainable Mother'...
As Mother's Day approaches, our thoughts naturally turn to the incredible women who have shaped our lives. Whether she's a new mum, a seasoned pro, or a cherished maternal figure,...
How Gut Health Affects Immune Health - And How ...
Quick answer: Gut health and immune health are closely connected. A healthy gut microbiome helps support normal immune function by interacting with immune cells, maintaining the gut barrier and helping...
How Gut Health Affects Immune Health - And How ...
Quick answer: Gut health and immune health are closely connected. A healthy gut microbiome helps support normal immune function by interacting with immune cells, maintaining the gut barrier and helping...
Make the Switch to Reusable Dish Cloths: Here's...
How can you eliminate three common kitchen items in one go? Switch to reusable dish cloths. Reusable dish cloths are a sustainable alternative to traditional synthetic dish cloths, sponges and paper...
Make the Switch to Reusable Dish Cloths: Here's...
How can you eliminate three common kitchen items in one go? Switch to reusable dish cloths. Reusable dish cloths are a sustainable alternative to traditional synthetic dish cloths, sponges and paper...
Are Mosquito Coils Safe?
Those spirals of promise against pesky mosquitos are allowed to be sold to consumers, so they must be safe...right? Disappointingly, well-known mosquito coil brands such as RID, Mortein, Coles and Earth...
Are Mosquito Coils Safe?
Those spirals of promise against pesky mosquitos are allowed to be sold to consumers, so they must be safe...right? Disappointingly, well-known mosquito coil brands such as RID, Mortein, Coles and Earth...
Do Coeliacs Need Gluten Free Skin Care?
Badger Sore Muscle Rub Balm is Gluten Free People with coeliac disease must strictly avoid gluten in their diet — but what about skin care? Do coeliacs need gluten free...
Do Coeliacs Need Gluten Free Skin Care?
Badger Sore Muscle Rub Balm is Gluten Free People with coeliac disease must strictly avoid gluten in their diet — but what about skin care? Do coeliacs need gluten free...
10 Things You Can Do About Climate Change!
Climate Strike march, September 2019 In the face of Australia’s increasingly volatile weather, from prolonged droughts to devastating bushfires, heat waves, and floods, it’s natural to feel a sense of...
10 Things You Can Do About Climate Change!
Climate Strike march, September 2019 In the face of Australia’s increasingly volatile weather, from prolonged droughts to devastating bushfires, heat waves, and floods, it’s natural to feel a sense of...
Are Disposable Salt and Pepper Grinders Bad? Th...
Blog last updated in April 2026 to reflect the latest research on microplastics and product choice. Have you noticed how many disposable plastic salt, pepper and spice grinders are...
Are Disposable Salt and Pepper Grinders Bad? Th...
Blog last updated in April 2026 to reflect the latest research on microplastics and product choice. Have you noticed how many disposable plastic salt, pepper and spice grinders are...
How to Make a Soap Bar Last Longer?
So you've switched from a liquid body wash to a more sustainable natural bar soap - awesome! You are reducing plastic waste, avoiding palm oil and petrochemical derived ingredients, and in...
How to Make a Soap Bar Last Longer?
So you've switched from a liquid body wash to a more sustainable natural bar soap - awesome! You are reducing plastic waste, avoiding palm oil and petrochemical derived ingredients, and in...
The Problem With Coles and Woolworths' Phantom ...
In the world of wine, the story behind the bottle can be just as important as the liquid inside. However, these quirky stories are not always what they seem! Australian supermarkets Coles...
The Problem With Coles and Woolworths' Phantom ...
In the world of wine, the story behind the bottle can be just as important as the liquid inside. However, these quirky stories are not always what they seem! Australian supermarkets Coles...
Is Dark Chocolate Vegan: Your Go To Guide to Ve...
Hi there, chocolate lovers! If you're a vegan or leaning towards vegan choices, or you are avoiding dairy, you might be wondering: is dark chocolate vegan? Can I still enjoy...
Is Dark Chocolate Vegan: Your Go To Guide to Ve...
Hi there, chocolate lovers! If you're a vegan or leaning towards vegan choices, or you are avoiding dairy, you might be wondering: is dark chocolate vegan? Can I still enjoy...
