We ask the tough questions for you! At Biome we see through the greenwash and question each and every ingredient and material. This includes the whole story of where the product is made, by who, safety for you, the workers and environment, and what happens at the end of its life. Thank you so much for your beautiful words @dianegiorgio 💙

♻️You can recycle plastic toothpaste tubes and toothbrushes… Just not in your regular kerbside recycling. Here’s how you can send them to Biome to recycle… 1. Check our website for details on what can and can’t be recycled with us (link in our bio). 2. Make sure all tubes are cut opened, fully cleaned out and dried. 3. Once you have collected enough recycling to send, pop them in a box or reusable a mail satchel. If sending multiple recycling types, please separate. 4. Include your name and email in the box so we can send you your discount voucher. Address the box and pop it in the mail. Comment RECYCLE and I can send you all the details directly or tap the link in our bio. Now, before buying another plastic toothpaste or brush, consider buying a plastic free alternative! At Biome we ready to help you make the switch, whether it be to toothpaste in a glass jar and/or a bamboo toothbrush. #hardtorecycleplastics #toothpastetuberecycling #toothbrushrecycling #plasticfreeoralcare #ecoswap

🎁 An instant glow masque just for you! ⁠ ⁠ A Biome customer favourite, Retreatment Botanics brings spa quality skincare into your home with all natural organic ingredients, free from palm oil. ⁠ ⁠ For a limited time, receive a FREE instant glow masque when you spend $80 on Retreatment Botanics at Biome. ⁠ ⁠ Comment MASQUE and I'll send you all the details or find them via the link in our bio. ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #retreatmentbotanics #naturalskincare #facemasque #palmoilfreeskincare #palmoilfree #naturalskincareroutine #skincareproducts #glowingskin #faceskincare ⁠

Ethical clothing you can feel good about! ⁠ ⁠ Slow fashion champions transparency, natural fibre fabrics, fair treatment of those who make your clothes, eco production, and innovation. ⁠ ⁠ 🌼 Spend $120+ on clothing & shoes and you'll receive $15 off.⁠ 🌼 Spend $200+ and receive $25 off⁠ ⁠ Online: this will automatically apply at checkout.⁠ Paddington and Southport stores: just mention this offer.⁠ ⁠ Offer ends midnight, Sunday, 1 October.⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #biomeslowfashion #australianslowfashion #ethicalandsustainablefashion #slowclothing #dressforspring #springslowfashion

We've noticed Celtic sea salt has become quite the sensation on social media, but we have something better from our own shores!⁠ ⁠ Join us for a taste test and meet & greet with Alice @tasmanseasalt in store at @biomeindooroopilly⁠ ⁠ 📅 Saturday 7 October⁠ 🕚️ 11am - 2pm⁠ 📍 Biome Indooroopilly⁠, Level 3 @indooroopillyshopping⁠ ⁠ Tasman Sea Salt is harvested from one of the cleanest oceans in the world⁠. It contains the same beneficial sea minerals and nutrients (minus the carbon miles to get to you)⁠ and it uses a clean harvesting process that uses less energy and has less impact on the environment. ⁠ ⁠ Share this with your Brisbane, salt loving friends!⁠ ⁠ #tasmanseasalt #australianseasalt #celticseasalt #seasalt ⁠#celticsalt ⁠#meettthemaker #tastetesting #whatsonbrisbane #brisbaneevents #brisbaneshopping

Herbs are among the easiest of plants to grow, even if you only have a sunny windowsill or a small balcony. SAVE these tips for later 👇 🌱 From Seed Starting from seeds means you don’t have the waste of a small plastic tub either. Seeds do take time so it’s ideal to have a couple of pots on rotation. Raise your seedlings in toilet paper rolls or pots made from newspaper. 🌿 For small spaces For less then the price of supermarket micro greens you can’t go pass a Micropod kit. They come with everything you need - just add water and in as little as two weeks you’ll have delicious greens. 💚 Dried herbs Dried herbs are a great replacement for many fresh herbs in recipes. You can even make your own! Snip off stems of leaves, allow to completely dry (if they are wet they’ll stew), then place on a baking tray in a very low temperature oven (ideal if you can use the remnant heat after cooking something else). Switch off the oven and leave the door ajar. The leaves will slowly dry out. When crispy, scrunch the leaves numerous times until fine. ☀️For a power-free option, lay the fresh oregano under paper towel out in the sun. Store in any airtight jar out of the light. Discover seeds and grow kits in store and online at Biome, and start growing your own food. #growherbs #microgreens #growyourownfood #saladgreens #gardenanywhere #reduceplasticwaste #reduceplastic

Do you have problems with silverfish, moths, mites, fleas, or odours in the car and home? Linii provides a natural, chemical free alternative to dealing with these problems with Huon Pine! 🌿 Contains a naturally occurring ingredient that deters insects. Pop some bags around you pantry, drawers or in clothes storage. 🌿 Absorbs odour not just covering it up. Great near shoes or place some near your bin. 🌿 Can absorb up to one third it’s weight in moisture and will naturally dry the air. Made in Tasmania with sustainably sourced Timbers, discover Linii at Biome. #huonpine #linii #naturalinsectrepellent #ecotip #greencleaning #moths #silverfish

🍎 Choose whole fresh fruit over dried, stewed or packaged fruit. 🍪 If possible, make something youself. It can be simple like a batch of cookies or a loaf of bread. If not, bulk buy or go to a place that uses less packaging like a bakery. 🧁 Freeze baked goods. This helps reduce waste from food going stale. We have also found it means we don't have to wrap food or place it in a container. Hugh and Myra have eski bags that we place their food in. 🥪 Use a paper bag or sandwich keeper. This reduces packaging waste. It also reduces the microplastics and chemicals contaminating our food. We were gifted this stainless steel sandwich keeper from @biomestores it doubles as a great snack box for after-school before sport days. Shop link in bio (I get a commision if you do 🫶) and use code beisik10 for a discount. 🍴Use reusable cutlery. 🌱 Keep it simple. Provide nutrient dense, whole foods when possible and remember we don't need to be perfect. Small changes make a big impact 🫶 Follow @beisik_home for other tips to reduce clutter, waste and chemicals in your home 🏡 #howto #lunchbox #simply #schoollunch #food #reducereuserecycle #simpleliving #greenliving #savemoney #tips #inspo #healthyliving

Here’s why you should be using Rosemary in your hair care routine 👇 ⁠ 💚 Stimulates hair growth by improving blood circulation⁠ 💚 Strengthens hair follicles, making them more resistant to breakage⁠ 💚 It has antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties help to combat dandruff and soothe dry, itchy scalps⁠ 💚 Enhances the shine your hair⁠ 💚 It acts as a natural conditioner, moisturising the hair strands and combating dryness⁠ ⁠ It’s a pretty impressive ingredient! ⁠ ⁠ Incorporate rosemary into your hair care routine with essential oil or rosemary-infused products (we recommend the Perfect Potion hair oil and balm available at Biome). ⁠ #naturalhaircare #rosemaryessentiaoil #rosemaryoilforhair #rosemaryhair

A facial while enjoying nature? 💚 Biome customer Yvette couldn’t think of a better place than out in nature to enjoy a @buttnaked.skinfood face mask! And you can have peace of mind these products won’t do harm to the environment. Discover Butt Naked online and in store at Biome. #plasticfreeskincare #australianskincare #palmoilfree #palmoilfreeskincare #claymask

All puns aside, here’s what we recommend… 🍞 Storing bread in plastic encourages mould growth because moisture can not escape, and it makes bread chewy. ⁠ ⁠ 🥖 Bread is best stored in a bag or container that will stop airflow around the bread, but will still breathe somewhat. Let it cool before storing if baking your own. ⁠ ⁠ 🍞 Store in a dark, cool place – but not in the refrigerator, which makes it go stale faster. ⁠ ⁠ 🥖 All bread will go stale within a few days as the water migrates back to the gluten and recrystallises. Then it’s time to make toast! Or, for a full loaf, run it briefly under water then heat in the oven for 10 minutes to draw out the moisture so the bread becomes crusty again. ⁠ ⁠ 🍞 To keep bread for a long time, freeze it in a bag such as the Little Bread Winner bag shown here. You can also make your own breadcrumbs and freeze too. Anything we missed? Let us know in the comments. #storingbread #breadlover #freshbread

We put the @little_bread_winner bread saw to the test on a delicious sourdough from @riserbread 🍞🥖 It is so lightweight and easy to handle, and made slicing a breeze. We recommend pairing the saw with their bread board. The special groove helps get through tough base of the bread. I also found you can place the loaf off the end of a thicker chopping board to finish slicing (be gentle as to not go through to your bench) Oh and the topping? A delicious strawberry & prosecco jam from @thepaddingtonpantry 🤤🍓 Available now at Biome. #breadlover #breadsaw #breadbaking #freshbread #sourdoughbread #breadandjam #strawberryjam