Green Living Guide

Your ultimate resource for every question you have about living more gently on our planet!

At Biome we encourage you to think about all the aspects of an item's production, use and disposal. Look under "Where to Start?" for plenty of topics to help you with this. Living more sustainably has a number of facets that are all inter-twined! Some people prioritise the environment, others the ethical and social aspects, and of course we are all concerned about the effect on our health from toxins and pollution. A more simple lifestyle that "gets back to basics" offers solutions that cut across all these areas.

Our Guide

Our guide links you to many resources on the Biome website where you can read more about your topic of interest.

Where to Start

Where was the product made?

- Biome's Australian made range

- Palm Oil

- Biome's Strict Standards

How was it made?

- Biome's fair trade certification

- Bamboo fabric

- Palm oil

- Biome's strict standards

What ingredients are used and are they safe?

- Biome's Strict Standards

- "The Dirty 30+" Toxins and harmful ingredients not found at Biome

- Biome's vegan range

- Biome's stance on silicone

- Bamboo fabric

Who made it and how were the makers treated?

- Bamboo Fabric

- Palm Oil

- Biome's Strict Standards

Is it cruelty free?

- Biome's Cruelty Free Range

- Biome's Vegan Range

- Cruelty Free Guide

- Palm Oil - The Whole Story

What impacts will its use create?

- Shop by your values

- Biome's plastic free range

- Biome's Stance against Greenwashing Claims

- Palm Oil

Is it single use or reusable?

- Silicone at Biome

- Buy it For Life at Biome

- Biome's Zero Waste and Reusable Product Range

- What Biome can Recycle for You

How long will it last?

- Buy for life range

How will it be disposed of at the end of its life?

- What Biome can Recycle for You

- Terracycle - Recycle Tricky Items at Biome

Environmental

How do I reduce my waste?

- Start composting with this beginners guide

- Bokashi composting: everything you want to know

- Learn what to do with veggie scraps

- Terracycle - Recycle Tricky Items at Biome

How do I reduce my plastic use?

- Swap to Plastic Free Products

- Stop Using Single Use Plastics

- Make Your Own DIY Plastic Free Cosmetics

- Terracycle - Recycle Tricky Items at Biome

How do I go completely waste free?

- 30 Ways to go Plastic Free

- Learn the 5 R's: Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Rot

- Start Composting with this Beginners Guide

How do I buy groceries waste free?

- How to Make Your Own Nut Milk

- Enjoy Your Coffee Zero Waste

- Swap to Reusable Plastic Free Bags

How do I make my bathroom plastic free?

- Make Your Own Coconut Sugar Lip Scrub

- Use a Shaving SoapMake Your Own Roll of Deodorant

- Make Your Own Rose Body Butter

- Opt for a DIY Face & Body Cleansing Bar

- DIY Coconut Hair Conditioner Treatment Cream

- Make Your Own Natural Mascara & Eyeliner

- Ditch Shampoo - Try Going "No Poo"

- Opt for a DIY Perfume Oil

How do I make my kitchen plastic free?

- Make Your Own Mould & Mildew Cleaner

- Start Using a Homemade Liquid Soap

- Use Biodegradable Bin Liners

- Ditch Bin Liners Altogether

How do I make my laundry plastic free?

- Make Your Own Laundry Detergent

- Try Out Soapberries to Clean Clothes and the House

- Use a Homemade Fabric Softener

How do I make my home greener?

- Grow Your Own Food

How do I eat more sustainably?

coming soon

Ethical

What is palm oil?

- What is Palm Oil?

- Palm Oil Free Products

- Palm Oil Free Make Up Guide

How do I eat more ethically?

coming soon

How can I shop cruelty free?

- What does Cruelty Free Mean?

- Cruelty Free Body & Beauty Products

- Cruelty Free Home & Cleaning Products

- DIY Cruelty Free Products

What is fair trade?

- Certified Fair Trade Beauty Products

- Certified Fair Trade Products for your Home

How can I go vegan?

- Vegan Skin Care Products

- Vegan Home & Cleaning Products

- Vegan Health & Food Products

- How to Make Your own Vegan Cheese

- How to Make Vegan Yogurt

How can I buy ethical clothing?

- What do with unwanted clothes?

- Slow fashion range.

Health

How do I eliminate toxins in my life?

- Toxins and Harmful Ingredients not found at Biome

- The Case Against Fragrance

- DIY Toxin-Free Cosmetics

How do I look after my children's wellbeing?

- Protect Your Kids from Common Toxins

- BPA Free Products for Your Baby

- Organic Products for Your Baby

- Children's Organic Skin Care

How do I eat for my own wellbeing?

coming soon

How do I introduce hemp to my diet?

- Reasons Hemp is Good for You

- Guide to Eating Hemp

How do I improve my gut health?

- Foods for Good Gut Health

- How to Make Your Own Kombucha

- How to Ferment Vegetables at Home

Simple Living: Back to Basics

How do I live simply?

- Start Practicing Mindfulness

- Start Making your own DIY Products

How do I start growing my own food?

- Beginners Guide to Veggie Gardens

- Composting and Worm Farms

How do I travel simply & sustainably?

- Make Zero Waste Travelling Easier

- Minimalist and Low Waste Camping

How do I reduce my consumption?

- Start Making your own DIY Products

- Travelling Zero Waste

How do I make my own products?

- DIY Guide

- Biome's DIY Workshops

- Biome's Naked Neauty Bar

What products can I make?

- DIY Skincare Recipes

- DIY Skincare Ingredients

- DIY Cleaning Ingredients

- DIY Food

Easy First Steps

Take small steps each day and the momentum will build.

Make it gradual: as things run out replace your conventional skin care or cleaning products with a natural alternative.

Reduce what you send to landfill: focusing on this will guide so many choices (start composting, choose food with the least packaging, recycle, and consume less in the first place). See more about this with the 5 R's down below.

Gift eco: use gift occassions to show your love for the person and planet

The 5 R's of sustainability

We are so often asked, where do I start? The 5 R's are a great tool to help us be more mindful of our environmental impact and in particular to ultimately reduce the waste of resources and money (with credit to Bea Johnson of Zero Waste Home). Whenever you choose to purchase or throw away something, apply the 5 R's to help you think through the impact of that item and where it will end up. Learn more about the 5 R's here.

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