Environment
3 Ways to Avoid Hidden Palm Oil this Festive Se...
Palm oil monoculture is responsible for immense deforestation, carbon emissions from peat lands, fires, animal deaths and human rights abuses in Indonesia and Malaysia. However, as palm oil is a...
3 Ways to Avoid Hidden Palm Oil this Festive Se...
Palm oil monoculture is responsible for immense deforestation, carbon emissions from peat lands, fires, animal deaths and human rights abuses in Indonesia and Malaysia. However, as palm oil is a...
10 Eco Friendly & Zero Waste Resolutions
The start of a new year is the perfect time to refresh, restart and challenge yourself to something new that will make a difference. If you're thinking of making a...
10 Eco Friendly & Zero Waste Resolutions
The start of a new year is the perfect time to refresh, restart and challenge yourself to something new that will make a difference. If you're thinking of making a...
The 5 Rs of Zero Waste
Every item we use has an environmental cost, some greater than others. By managing our waste in accordance with the 5 Rs, we can all make a difference by being...
The 5 Rs of Zero Waste
Every item we use has an environmental cost, some greater than others. By managing our waste in accordance with the 5 Rs, we can all make a difference by being...
How to Choose Ethical Chocolate that is Healthy...
Chocolate – one of life's universal pleasures. Really, it should be added to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs! But the production of it is oftentimes a contentious issue. Awareness around production...
How to Choose Ethical Chocolate that is Healthy...
Chocolate – one of life's universal pleasures. Really, it should be added to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs! But the production of it is oftentimes a contentious issue. Awareness around production...
What We Can Recycle For You at Biome
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...
What We Can Recycle For You at Biome
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...
Kiva, Giving the Gift of Opportunity this Chris...
What is the Kiva organisation and why does Biome support it? Kiva is an international non-profit that started in 2005 in San Francisco. Their main aim is to empower impoverished...
Kiva, Giving the Gift of Opportunity this Chris...
What is the Kiva organisation and why does Biome support it? Kiva is an international non-profit that started in 2005 in San Francisco. Their main aim is to empower impoverished...
7 Reasons Hemp Food is Good for You & The Planet
Did you know that it is now legal to eat hemp food in Australia? Hemp foods are highly nutritious, a great form of vegan protein and omega fatty acids, gluten...
7 Reasons Hemp Food is Good for You & The Planet
Did you know that it is now legal to eat hemp food in Australia? Hemp foods are highly nutritious, a great form of vegan protein and omega fatty acids, gluten...
Top 10 Environmental Books to Read
Books are awesome, period. At Biome, we love reading books about gardening, beekeeping, vegan recipes and sustainable-living. We also love books that teach us about environmental issues, and it's these...
Top 10 Environmental Books to Read
Books are awesome, period. At Biome, we love reading books about gardening, beekeeping, vegan recipes and sustainable-living. We also love books that teach us about environmental issues, and it's these...
Our Guide to Local & Fair Trade Organic Herbal ...
There is nothing nicer on a cold winter's day than a soothing cup of organic herbal tea. Besides being a warming pick me up, organic herbal teas have lots of...
Our Guide to Local & Fair Trade Organic Herbal ...
There is nothing nicer on a cold winter's day than a soothing cup of organic herbal tea. Besides being a warming pick me up, organic herbal teas have lots of...
We Discovered Something Incredible...The Impact...
You use your KeepCup, reusable water bottle and say no to plastic shopping bags every day, but sometimes you lose faith that your individual actions will make a difference. So...
We Discovered Something Incredible...The Impact...
You use your KeepCup, reusable water bottle and say no to plastic shopping bags every day, but sometimes you lose faith that your individual actions will make a difference. So...
5 Ways to be an Eco Camper
Heading out to reconnect with nature and to explore the great outdoors these holidays? Wherever you are camping, here are 5 tips to ensure you have an eco time. 'Take...
5 Ways to be an Eco Camper
Heading out to reconnect with nature and to explore the great outdoors these holidays? Wherever you are camping, here are 5 tips to ensure you have an eco time. 'Take...
New Arrivals at Biome - Fair Trade Christmas De...
We are just brimming with new arrivals at Biome this week. From sustainable wooden toys, locally sourced and fair trade Christmas decorations, and lots of books on bees - the...
New Arrivals at Biome - Fair Trade Christmas De...
We are just brimming with new arrivals at Biome this week. From sustainable wooden toys, locally sourced and fair trade Christmas decorations, and lots of books on bees - the...
Just 5 things - that's all it takes to change t...
[caption id="attachment_4851" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Keep Cup Founder Abigail Forsyth. Photo source: Global Coffee Report. gcrmag.com[/caption] Biome's incredible community of conscious consumers is changing the world by living these five actions....
Just 5 things - that's all it takes to change t...
[caption id="attachment_4851" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Keep Cup Founder Abigail Forsyth. Photo source: Global Coffee Report. gcrmag.com[/caption] Biome's incredible community of conscious consumers is changing the world by living these five actions....
New arrivals at Biome!
Each week we get so many fantastic new arrivals in at Biome. From natural skincare, waste-free lunch boxes, toxin-free home essentials, books and magazines, there is something to suit everyone....
New arrivals at Biome!
Each week we get so many fantastic new arrivals in at Biome. From natural skincare, waste-free lunch boxes, toxin-free home essentials, books and magazines, there is something to suit everyone....
Why Fair Trade Chocolate Matters this Easter
Treating yourself and your family to chocolate Easter eggs can be a lovely (and delicious) tradition, but what do you know about where the chocolate comes from? Chocolate is made...
Why Fair Trade Chocolate Matters this Easter
Treating yourself and your family to chocolate Easter eggs can be a lovely (and delicious) tradition, but what do you know about where the chocolate comes from? Chocolate is made...
5 Reasons to Buy Locally This Christmas
It can be difficult to be a mindful consumer during the busy Christmas and Boxing Day shopping periods. With lists of gifts to buy, plus everything you need for Christmas...
5 Reasons to Buy Locally This Christmas
It can be difficult to be a mindful consumer during the busy Christmas and Boxing Day shopping periods. With lists of gifts to buy, plus everything you need for Christmas...
5 Steps to Becoming A Mindful Consumer
“The world has enough for everyone's need, but not enough for everyone's greed.” ― Mahatma Gandhi Biome Blogger, Julie Orr shares her secret to being a mindful consumer and finds a...
5 Steps to Becoming A Mindful Consumer
“The world has enough for everyone's need, but not enough for everyone's greed.” ― Mahatma Gandhi Biome Blogger, Julie Orr shares her secret to being a mindful consumer and finds a...
Sustainability and happiness - hand in hand
Hear how Amy and her family have structured their lives to be sustainable, happy and much less cluttered. Amy is a member of our Biome Blog Program and has shared...
Sustainability and happiness - hand in hand
Hear how Amy and her family have structured their lives to be sustainable, happy and much less cluttered. Amy is a member of our Biome Blog Program and has shared...
It's only fair trade...
Fair Trade is about decent working conditions, better prices, local sustainability and fair terms of trade for farmers and workers in the developing world. By requiring companies to pay sustainable...
It's only fair trade...
Fair Trade is about decent working conditions, better prices, local sustainability and fair terms of trade for farmers and workers in the developing world. By requiring companies to pay sustainable...
Earth Hour 2015
Earth Hour is a great Aussie success story! It started in Sydney in 2007 as what was supposed to be a one year campaign designed to draw attention to tackling...
Earth Hour 2015
Earth Hour is a great Aussie success story! It started in Sydney in 2007 as what was supposed to be a one year campaign designed to draw attention to tackling...
Gadgets on the go
Go go gadget!! Here are some fun gift ideas for the gadget geeks on your Christmas list! 1. Zcan+ scanner mouse - orange $120 2. Freeplay eco charge companion...
Gadgets on the go
Go go gadget!! Here are some fun gift ideas for the gadget geeks on your Christmas list! 1. Zcan+ scanner mouse - orange $120 2. Freeplay eco charge companion...
Green weddings and events
We are all aware of how much waste a large event like a wedding can create. Now there is no need to feel guilty when you entertain. Whether it be...
Green weddings and events
We are all aware of how much waste a large event like a wedding can create. Now there is no need to feel guilty when you entertain. Whether it be...
A gentler greeting on the Earth
The careful research and strong environmental credibility behind the Earth Greetings range means we love to promote these beautiful products whenever we can. And, we are grateful that the creator...
A gentler greeting on the Earth
The careful research and strong environmental credibility behind the Earth Greetings range means we love to promote these beautiful products whenever we can. And, we are grateful that the creator...
Sea, sand and sun
Summer is fast approaching and we've been dreaming of days at the beach (stepping gently on the environment of course). We hope you enjoy this little collection for your next...
Sea, sand and sun
Summer is fast approaching and we've been dreaming of days at the beach (stepping gently on the environment of course). We hope you enjoy this little collection for your next...
Contribute to a recipe for change 16-18 November
Since 2009, a growing nationwide movement of women and girls known as 1 Million Women have been focused toward practical action on climate change. Now one of the largest women's...
Contribute to a recipe for change 16-18 November
Since 2009, a growing nationwide movement of women and girls known as 1 Million Women have been focused toward practical action on climate change. Now one of the largest women's...
Save the koala this September
Koalas are confronted by a maze of roads and human mayhem and with fewer places to live, they're becoming urban refugees. This 'flagship' species tells us the Australian bush is...
Save the koala this September
Koalas are confronted by a maze of roads and human mayhem and with fewer places to live, they're becoming urban refugees. This 'flagship' species tells us the Australian bush is...
