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12 Best Secret Santa Gifts Under $30 (Eco-Friendly Picks!)

12 Best Secret Santa Gifts Under $30 (Eco-Frien...

Discover 12 Secret Santa gift ideas under $30 — sustainable, creative, and ready to delight. Perfect for colleagues, friends, and festive fun! The end of the year brings festive fun,...

12 Best Secret Santa Gifts Under $30 (Eco-Frien...

Discover 12 Secret Santa gift ideas under $30 — sustainable, creative, and ready to delight. Perfect for colleagues, friends, and festive fun! The end of the year brings festive fun,...

Is Sandalwood Good for Mosquitoes? (Yes & Here’...

When mozzie season hits in Australia, the bites are itchy, annoying, can get infected, and even carry serious diseases. But the solution doesn’t have to come in the form of...

Is Sandalwood Good for Mosquitoes? (Yes & Here’...

When mozzie season hits in Australia, the bites are itchy, annoying, can get infected, and even carry serious diseases. But the solution doesn’t have to come in the form of...

How to Get Rid of Mosquitoes Naturally

How to Get Rid of Mosquitoes Naturally

Summer’s here and so are the mozzies. These pesky insects have a way of finding you even when you’re indoors. Many of us instinctively reach for commercial sprays or green...

How to Get Rid of Mosquitoes Naturally

Summer’s here and so are the mozzies. These pesky insects have a way of finding you even when you’re indoors. Many of us instinctively reach for commercial sprays or green...

What To Give a Teacher Who Has Everything? 9 Ideas They’ll Actually Use

What To Give a Teacher Who Has Everything? 9 Id...

The end of the year is fast approaching and everyone's to-do list is growing. One group that will undoubtedly be counting down the days—no matter how much they love their...

What To Give a Teacher Who Has Everything? 9 Id...

The end of the year is fast approaching and everyone's to-do list is growing. One group that will undoubtedly be counting down the days—no matter how much they love their...

How to Start a Daily Drawing Habit: The Simple 10-Minute Method Anyone Can Do

How to Start a Daily Drawing Habit: The Simple ...

Every New Year holiday break, I find myself reaching for a sketchbook. I’m no Margaret Preston 😊 but the simple act of observing the natural world and capturing that wonder...

How to Start a Daily Drawing Habit: The Simple ...

Every New Year holiday break, I find myself reaching for a sketchbook. I’m no Margaret Preston 😊 but the simple act of observing the natural world and capturing that wonder...

Planet-Friendly Christmas Gifts for Teens: Fun, Fresh & Actually Used

Planet-Friendly Christmas Gifts for Teens: Fun,...

Gift-giving season is here, and we’ve rounded up the best eco-friendly gifts your teen will actually love. Teens can be the trickiest to shop for — they’ve outgrown toys, but...

Planet-Friendly Christmas Gifts for Teens: Fun,...

Gift-giving season is here, and we’ve rounded up the best eco-friendly gifts your teen will actually love. Teens can be the trickiest to shop for — they’ve outgrown toys, but...

Are Solidteknics Pans Worth It?

Are Solidteknics Pans Worth It?

First published in February 2024. Updated with latest research in November 2025. If you’ve been researching cookware, you’ve probably come across the name Solidteknics—the Australian-made, cult-favourite pans that chefs, nutritionists, and...

Are Solidteknics Pans Worth It?

First published in February 2024. Updated with latest research in November 2025. If you’ve been researching cookware, you’ve probably come across the name Solidteknics—the Australian-made, cult-favourite pans that chefs, nutritionists, and...

Are Non-Stick Pans Safe? What Australians Need to Know

Are Non-Stick Pans Safe? What Australians Need ...

Non-stick pans are a staple in many Australian kitchens, but with growing awareness about the health effects of synthetic chemicals and toxins, it’s natural to ask: are non-stick pans really...

Are Non-Stick Pans Safe? What Australians Need ...

Non-stick pans are a staple in many Australian kitchens, but with growing awareness about the health effects of synthetic chemicals and toxins, it’s natural to ask: are non-stick pans really...

What Size And Shape Solidteknics Pan Should I Buy?

What Size And Shape Solidteknics Pan Should I Buy?

Solidteknics Quenched™ pans are made from one seamless piece of Australian iron, pre-seasoned with the natural Quenched finish for a healthy, non-toxic surface that only gets better with age. But with...

What Size And Shape Solidteknics Pan Should I Buy?

Solidteknics Quenched™ pans are made from one seamless piece of Australian iron, pre-seasoned with the natural Quenched finish for a healthy, non-toxic surface that only gets better with age. But with...

How To Use Australian Native Spices In Your Pickles & Ferments

How To Use Australian Native Spices In Your Pic...

Around here at Biome we love homemade pickles and ferments—part magic, part gut love, and a whole lotta getting back to simple, nourishing ways of eating.  But, when you throw in...

How To Use Australian Native Spices In Your Pic...

Around here at Biome we love homemade pickles and ferments—part magic, part gut love, and a whole lotta getting back to simple, nourishing ways of eating.  But, when you throw in...

The Best Eco-Friendly 2026 Calendars For Conscious Gifting (Or Keeping!)

The Best Eco-Friendly 2026 Calendars For Consci...

If you’re after a 2026 calendar that looks beautiful, feels meaningful, and doesn’t cost the planet, you’re in the right place. Here’s how choosing the right wall calendar can tick...

The Best Eco-Friendly 2026 Calendars For Consci...

If you’re after a 2026 calendar that looks beautiful, feels meaningful, and doesn’t cost the planet, you’re in the right place. Here’s how choosing the right wall calendar can tick...

Clever Cleaning Hacks Using Biome Favourites

Clever Cleaning Hacks Using Biome Favourites

At Biome, we love to rethink how we can do more with less!  Like using one cleaning product for multiple purposes. Some of the best hacks we've seen come from...

Clever Cleaning Hacks Using Biome Favourites

At Biome, we love to rethink how we can do more with less!  Like using one cleaning product for multiple purposes. Some of the best hacks we've seen come from...

Freeze Your Woolly Jumper – And Other Smart Tactics To Stop Clothes Moths

Freeze Your Woolly Jumper – And Other Smart Tac...

You won't see clothes moths flying around like pantry moths. They quietly crawl into your dark wardrobe and lay their eggs on your soft natural fibres. Then the larvae hatch...

Freeze Your Woolly Jumper – And Other Smart Tac...

You won't see clothes moths flying around like pantry moths. They quietly crawl into your dark wardrobe and lay their eggs on your soft natural fibres. Then the larvae hatch...

10 Ways Adults Find Baby Barrier Cream Useful Too

10 Ways Adults Find Baby Barrier Cream Useful Too

Most people think of barrier cream as something only babies need—especially at nappy change time! But zinc oxide balms are surprisingly versatile, safe, and protective for grown-up skin too. Because...

10 Ways Adults Find Baby Barrier Cream Useful Too

Most people think of barrier cream as something only babies need—especially at nappy change time! But zinc oxide balms are surprisingly versatile, safe, and protective for grown-up skin too. Because...

Barrier Creams Explained: From Baby Bottoms to Beauty Counters

Barrier Creams Explained: From Baby Bottoms to ...

The truth about “barrier boosting” skincare Barrier creams were once only smeared on baby bottoms, but are now one of the latest buzzwords on beauty counters. But what does barrier really...

Barrier Creams Explained: From Baby Bottoms to ...

The truth about “barrier boosting” skincare Barrier creams were once only smeared on baby bottoms, but are now one of the latest buzzwords on beauty counters. But what does barrier really...

The Secret to Stylish Solar Lighting That Actually Works

The Secret to Stylish Solar Lighting That Actua...

Some lights don’t just brighten a space — they transform it. Clip one of these delicate-looking lanterns onto a hook, or hang it from a tree, and suddenly your balcony,...

The Secret to Stylish Solar Lighting That Actua...

Some lights don’t just brighten a space — they transform it. Clip one of these delicate-looking lanterns onto a hook, or hang it from a tree, and suddenly your balcony,...

The Fridge Hack That Could Save You $800+ A Year

The Fridge Hack That Could Save You $800+ A Year

Open your fridge right now. What’s hiding in the bottom of the crisper?  If you said “slimy lettuce” or “mystery mush,” I hear you! Every time those sad greens hit...

The Fridge Hack That Could Save You $800+ A Year

Open your fridge right now. What’s hiding in the bottom of the crisper?  If you said “slimy lettuce” or “mystery mush,” I hear you! Every time those sad greens hit...

Screen-Free School Holiday Ideas For All Ages

Screen-Free School Holiday Ideas For All Ages

As the school holidays roll in, it’s a great chance to put devices aside and spark creativity, connection and learning through screen-free fun! From puzzles and art to nature and...

Screen-Free School Holiday Ideas For All Ages

As the school holidays roll in, it’s a great chance to put devices aside and spark creativity, connection and learning through screen-free fun! From puzzles and art to nature and...

Two young girls holding seedlings. Title says 10 Free & Eco Friendly Holiday Activities for Kids

10 Free & Eco Friendly Holiday Activities for Kids

With weeks of school holidays to fill every year, it's common for parents and carers to hear the dreaded words "I'm bored" on repeat!  Never fear, at Biome we have...

10 Free & Eco Friendly Holiday Activities for Kids

With weeks of school holidays to fill every year, it's common for parents and carers to hear the dreaded words "I'm bored" on repeat!  Never fear, at Biome we have...

Natural Care Kit for Aussie Holidays

Natural Care Kit for Aussie Holidays

September holidays in Australia mean beach mornings, bush walks, bike rides, and picnics in the park to make the most of sunny, mild days. Natural solutions can keep things comfortable...

Natural Care Kit for Aussie Holidays

September holidays in Australia mean beach mornings, bush walks, bike rides, and picnics in the park to make the most of sunny, mild days. Natural solutions can keep things comfortable...

Wilson Payne socks – putting Aussie icons on yo...

How did Wilson Payne socks begin? Wilson Payne started in 2018, when two Melbourne graphic designers created a tea towel covered in Australian flora and fauna as a Christmas gift....

Wilson Payne socks – putting Aussie icons on yo...

How did Wilson Payne socks begin? Wilson Payne started in 2018, when two Melbourne graphic designers created a tea towel covered in Australian flora and fauna as a Christmas gift....

Conscious Step Socks: The Story of Ethical Socks That Give Back

Conscious Step Socks: The Story of Ethical Sock...

Who knew a pair of socks could plant trees, provide clean drinking water or protect elephants? Conscious Step makes all of these social impacts possible through the purchase of their...

Conscious Step Socks: The Story of Ethical Sock...

Who knew a pair of socks could plant trees, provide clean drinking water or protect elephants? Conscious Step makes all of these social impacts possible through the purchase of their...

Vaseline’s Remarkable Legacy—And Why Choose Plant Based Alternatives

Vaseline’s Remarkable Legacy—And Why Choose Pla...

Discover the fascinating history of Vaseline, how it changed skin care, and why plant-based balms like CastorGuard offer a sustainable alternative.

Vaseline’s Remarkable Legacy—And Why Choose Pla...

Discover the fascinating history of Vaseline, how it changed skin care, and why plant-based balms like CastorGuard offer a sustainable alternative.

The Fake Fragrance Illusion: How Companies Sell Emotions in a Bottle

The Fake Fragrance Illusion: How Companies Sell...

Somewhere along the way, companies stopped selling products and started selling emotions in a bottle—with claims so far-fetched they’d be laughable if they weren’t also harmful. From laundry scent booster...

The Fake Fragrance Illusion: How Companies Sell...

Somewhere along the way, companies stopped selling products and started selling emotions in a bottle—with claims so far-fetched they’d be laughable if they weren’t also harmful. From laundry scent booster...

5 Reasons Biome is a Fake Fragrance-Free Zone

5 Reasons Biome is a Fake Fragrance-Free Zone

At Biome, the number one reason we are a 100% Fake Fragrance-Free Zone is because we care — about people’s health, the wellbeing of our team and community, and the environment...

5 Reasons Biome is a Fake Fragrance-Free Zone

At Biome, the number one reason we are a 100% Fake Fragrance-Free Zone is because we care — about people’s health, the wellbeing of our team and community, and the environment...

12 Truths About The Mystery Fragrance Ingredient

12 Truths About The Mystery Fragrance Ingredient

Fragrance is sold to us as romance in a bottle, the loving hug of freshly laundered sheets, or a tropical holiday in your shampoo.  But, behind that scented whiff is...

12 Truths About The Mystery Fragrance Ingredient

Fragrance is sold to us as romance in a bottle, the loving hug of freshly laundered sheets, or a tropical holiday in your shampoo.  But, behind that scented whiff is...

Why Magnesium is Your Best Friend in the Cold Months — and How to Make Sure You’re Getting Enough

Why Magnesium is Your Best Friend in the Cold M...

When the chill sets in, our bodies work a little harder. We’re more prone to stiff muscles, lower moods, restless sleep, and seasonal bugs. That’s why winter is the perfect...

Why Magnesium is Your Best Friend in the Cold M...

When the chill sets in, our bodies work a little harder. We’re more prone to stiff muscles, lower moods, restless sleep, and seasonal bugs. That’s why winter is the perfect...

Clean Laundry, Dirty Secret: Why Your Clothes Still Smell Bad After Washing

Clean Laundry, Dirty Secret: Why Your Clothes S...

Are you feeling sick (literally) when you open a load of finished washing and instead of a fresh, crisp scent, it's a chemical fog, a musty tang, or just a...

Clean Laundry, Dirty Secret: Why Your Clothes S...

Are you feeling sick (literally) when you open a load of finished washing and instead of a fresh, crisp scent, it's a chemical fog, a musty tang, or just a...

A Gentle Caress of Plastic: What’s Really in Your Cuddly Softener

A Gentle Caress of Plastic: What’s Really in Yo...

The hidden plastics we don't know we're washing down the drain with our laundry water. It’s Plastic Free July, and while you might have swapped cling wrap for beeswax and...

A Gentle Caress of Plastic: What’s Really in Yo...

The hidden plastics we don't know we're washing down the drain with our laundry water. It’s Plastic Free July, and while you might have swapped cling wrap for beeswax and...

What Makes a Good Remineralising Tooth Powder?

What Makes a Good Remineralising Tooth Powder?

If you’re passionate about natural health and sustainability, chances are you’ve already made the switch to a more natural toothpaste. But if you’ve been hearing a lot about remineralising tooth powder...

What Makes a Good Remineralising Tooth Powder?

If you’re passionate about natural health and sustainability, chances are you’ve already made the switch to a more natural toothpaste. But if you’ve been hearing a lot about remineralising tooth powder...