accidental-greenie eco blog

Mind expanding New Year resolutions

2012-01-06T09:49:00.001+10:00

We all need the injection of energy that the start of a fresh year brings. It's hard to avoid the reminder to stop the wheel of life, re-group, tweak priorities and chart a course for exciting new destinations. There's something about opening a fresh diary, that same feeling of writing for the first time in a crisp new exercise book back in school days. How about pencilling in those blank pages

Spending for positive change

2011-12-11T15:34:00.001+10:00

For all of us concerned about the earth's precious and limited resources, Christmas time really stretches and strains our conscience. We think carefully about the purchases we are making, about whether they are necessary and whether they are responsbile. At Biome Eco Stores, we agonise over finding the balance between encouraging consumption at Christmas and operating a viable business. For

Essential oils for Christmas

2011-11-25T08:11:00.001+10:00

Tea light candle holders made from Australian Banksia seed pods Diffusing essentials oils in your home at Christmas will not only help with creating a lovely festive aroma, but they can encourage a calm and relaxed state of being - a special gift at this busy time of year! Although we have a hot Christmas in Australia, we still love the warming and woody oils traditionally associated with

Teenage skin care

2011-11-17T21:43:00.001+10:00

We're thrilled to introduce Harmoni's Kiss Certified Organic*, Australian-made skin care for teenagers. Melissa Lowe developed Harmoni’s Kiss teenage skin care out of concern for the chemicals her three daughters were exposed to. She wanted personal care choices that were gentle yet effective, without compromising on fashion or fun. Harmoni’s Kiss has carefully selected ingredients to

Recycling, the art of re-invention

2011-11-10T20:42:00.000+10:00

A gorgeous new product we have in store at Biome has inspired this post for Planet Ark's National Recycling Week being celebrated right now. Made from reclaimed cotton shirts, this little recycle yourself doll on a key fob is accompanied by a booklet that tells its story from cotton on the bush transforming to a smart business shirt, then to a discarded shirt, before its re-invention

Six reasons we love Goodbyn lunch boxes

2011-11-04T16:13:00.000+10:00

Six new colours, six reasons we love Goodbyn... (1) In our house, Goodbyn are the only lunch boxes we have bought for two years, which I feel makes them great value. The children have used theirs every day for school for two years and they are still going strong. The plastic is sturdy but flexible, and there are no hinges to break. There is no need to buy a new lunch box each year. The

What is a super food?

2011-10-17T18:36:00.001+10:00

What is a super food? And why are we interested? At Biome, we have a little belief statement that guides all we do and offer to our customers. We believe in... the power of simple choicesrespect for all who share our planetplants, not petrochemicalssun-grown, not synthetichand made with hearthonesty in labelling a 2nd useful life for everything, and nature having the answers ... if

Non stick cookware - a cautionary tale

2011-09-27T07:35:00.000+10:00

* INTRODUCTORY OFFER * 25% OFF NEOFLAM NON STICK COOKWARE * You must use the Voucher code NEOFLAM25 at checkout, or, mention this offer in-store. Offer ends midnight Monday, 3October 2011 A cautionary tale So far this story has followed a plot-line similar to that of so many human-created chemicals. Invented by accident, its benefits are found to make life easier or more enjoyable for

Water filter bottle - no more excuses!

2011-09-12T20:07:00.001+10:00

Confession! I do sometimes still grab water in a disposable bottle because it generally tastes so much better than what comes out of my tap at home or a public fountain. Some places may have better tasting tap water, but Brisbane seems to be heavy on the chlorine (although see the addedum below on LifeStraw and why we shouldn't complain!). Usually, I do fill up my reusable water bottle from our

Shout Dad an Aussie organic beer

2011-08-12T15:35:00.005+10:00

While at the Organic Expo in Sydney recently we were very happy to taste some of Australia's fine organic wines and even a beer! We were particularly excited about the Burragumbilli Certified Organic Lager and thought it would be a great treat for Dad on Father's Day…without the hangover! A boutique beer brewed in New South Wales, Burragumbilli is growing in popularity and reputation as a

Women, wildflowers and hope

2011-07-21T22:20:00.004+10:00

One of my favourite moments in the Biome store today was sharing with our customers an appreciation of these beautiful and intriguing greeting cards and the women who made them. Handmade by women whose homes in El Salvador’s highland cloud forest were destroyed by a devastating earthquake and mudslides, these greeting cards represent a woman’s hope for the future. Look closely as you may

Mr Harvey, can't you use your media power for good?

2011-07-15T12:53:00.001+10:00

Photo from Greenpeace Australia Pacfic website There is no doubt that Gerry Harvey is a very influential person in Australia due to the media air time that he commands - whether it be paid advertising, or as we saw when he spoke out against offshore online shopping, free editorial. He recently gained so much free media time on the TV, radio and in print, trying to make the Government introduce

BPA Free news

2011-07-05T16:07:00.008+10:00

Pictured here: LifeFactory glass bottles with silicone covers As reported on Channel 10 news tonight, 5 July 2011 Channel Ten news tonight aired an informative story on the dangers of BPA and how to avoid BPA. Read more about our Biome store and the choices featured in the Channel 10 news story. Founder of Biome Eco Stores and environmentalist Tracey Bailey, spoke in the news piece. Link to

Who's feeling crafty?

2011-06-22T22:31:00.001+10:00

Dark, chilly and blustery nights mean lots more time spent indoors focussed on the art of "gentle pursuits" like listening to music, cooking, reading, painting, knitting or your favourite craft. Biome has gathered some special ingredients and equipment for knitting and crafting. Organic, Australian-grown, non-mulesing wool ** 25% OFF this week ** Organic wool growers must not use any

Recycling at holiday accommodation

2011-04-21T17:57:00.001+10:00

This Easter, join our campaign to get your holiday accommodation to recycle! Next time you stay at a caravan park, unit or hotel, can you find any mention in the room of separating your recycling? On a driving holiday from Brisbane to Coffin Bay in South Australia, we've stayed at all manner of accommodation venues. At nearly every place, there was nothing in the rooms or guest information

Ideas for Easter

2011-04-07T22:13:00.002+10:00

Painting Easter Eggs with Natural Paints GLOB arts and crafts paints are made from fruits, vegetables, flowers and spices with natural food-grade ingredients - like Berry Blue, Pomegranate, Basil Green and Plum Purple. They even smell fresh & fruity! Art pigments (colors) are commonly made from petrochemicals and ingredients are rarely listed on the packaging. Arts and crafts paints often

Natural repellent - where did they do?

2011-03-24T00:04:00.001+10:00

Have been looking for your favourite natural mosquito repellent but can't find it on the shelf anymore? All manufacturers of products making claims about their "mosquito repellent" properties have been targeted by the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medecines Authority (APVMA). As a result some natural repellants have been re-labelled without reference to their repellent properties or

Thermos :: 25% off sale

2011-03-08T22:00:00.004+10:00

The weather is cooling down (in Australia at least!) - so think about warming up with a reusable thermos insulated bottle, cup or container. For a limited time, they are all 25% off at Biome online and instore (Biome Paddington and Biome City stores - only when you mention this offer). Biome has the best quality insulated water bottle choices - food grade stainless steel, double wall

Storm in a Ziploc bag

2011-02-09T12:37:00.000+10:00

As storms so often do, it began with some huffing and puffing of moist air and grew into a tempest of opposing forces. A Quebec father blogged about his six year old son's experience of being banned from a contest at school because he brought lunch in a plastic Ziploc bag. Within a few days it developed into an international debate on how to teach our children environmentally-friendly values

Get rid of mould after floods with clove oil

2011-01-20T08:05:00.003+10:00

The City Council inspector that visited my cousin's inundated house after the 2011 Brisbane flood, gave some advice that inspired this blog post. He advised to keep away from chlorine bleaches to clean mould as it only 'bleaches' the colour out and does not kill the mould. "It'll be back in a few weeks," he said. "CLOVE OIL is the best!" Clove has powerful antiseptic properties and should

Makedo for kids who just love to make-do with stuff around them

2010-11-16T03:32:00.000+10:00

A genius Australian invention, Makedo helps children (and adults!) learn about reuse and recycling in a playful way. Makedo is a set of reusable connectors for making things from the stuff around you. With the Makedo gadgets and found materials like cardboard boxes and plastic containers, the whole family can construct amazing inventions. The video shows it better than words can explain! 1

Lunch box ideas

2010-11-03T13:29:00.005+10:00

Biome loves gathering great ideas from our customers and we also love giving them a little prize for their help. Our last Facebook promotion was to post three unique ideas for food to pack in healthy lunch boxes & we'll include two free Kids Konserve Kozy sandwich wraps with your next online order or in-store purchase. Here are some of the lunch box ideas we received. Savoury Rice Paper Rolls

Biome newsletter - All new for Spring

2010-10-08T20:09:00.000+10:00

Our stores and online are blossoming withthe colour and liveliness of Spring.Revive your skin, your home, your passion for the planet. View our latest newsletter online >> Highlights New products: Effervescent bath cupcakes, Porcelain mortar & pestle, Ask Alice postcards, Makedo find & make kits, Baby memory book, single Ecococoon stainless steel cups, Wooden branch crayons, Tortellini baby

EcoJot & Jane Goodall : 2 of our fave things in 1

2010-09-12T23:07:00.002+10:00

The covers of Ecojot’s new sketchbooks available at Biome feature four endangered species in Ecojot's trademark quirky, colourful style: Chimpanzees (which Dr. Goodall has studied and advocated for over 50 years), along with the Giant Panda, Sumatran Rhino and Whooping Crane. All Ecojot journals are made in Canada from 100% post-consumer recycled materials. The proceeds from this line

gardens make me smile

2010-08-26T18:16:00.004+10:00

Our cuddling carrots. Seems we planted the seedlings too close together, but we loved them all the same... Do you have a photo of something in your garden, or someone else's, that makes you smile? The clever Linky list below allows you to upload a photo and, if you wish, include a link back to your own blog, Twitter, Facebook, etc. (Just upload a smallish image for speed and it gives you the

Talking rubbish with like-minded friends

2010-08-19T00:19:00.004+10:00

Photo credit: winning poster in the World Industrial Design Day competition Do you have anxieties about throwing things "away"? Do people putting food scraps into recycling make you edgy? Do you break out in a sweat when there's no recycling bin to dispose of your drink bottle? During our recent visit to Melbourne for the retail trade fairs, I had a hurried and animated chat with Wasteman.

Cooloola Great Walk opens: 5 day trek from Noosa to Rainbow Beach

2010-07-13T13:48:00.001+10:00

The new Cooloola Great Walk is set to become one of Australia's iconic long distance walking tracks attracting international and local bush walkers to Queensland. The 102km Cooloola Great Walk links the Noosa North Shore to Rainbow Beach via the eastern high dunes, the upper Noosa River, Poona Lake and Carlo Sand Blow, with an optional route via Double Island Point. Showcasing the outstanding

Win $500 'mind, body & sole' shopping day in Brissie

2010-06-18T10:58:00.003+10:00

We've joined forces with our friends at the exceptional shoe store Children of the Revolution and mind-expanding The American Bookstore to give one lucky Biome customer a fabulous day out in Brisbane. To enter ~ simply visit Biome Eco Store at 215 Adelaide Street, City and fill out an entry form. Customers who are already on our e-newsletter list automatically receive an entry ++ plus you can

Kids Konserve raises the safe lunch bar

2010-06-17T13:23:00.004+10:00

Like many of our customers, we're always on the search for reusable, waste-free lunch packaging that is free from toxins too. Our team are "wrapped" with Kids Konserve for both adults and children. Ainsley says: "Kids Konserve is a brand I am so excited about. It's an aesthetically pleasing eco friendly product that is fantastic quality and free of all the yucky stuff." "It's not only a

Waste update: Foodbank will be in every Australian State

2010-06-08T10:09:00.001+10:00

As reported on Australian Food News Foodbank has received its license to commence operations in Tasmania, meaning that Foodbank Australia will be providing food assistance in every State of Australia. The Australian Food News article says: "More than two million Australians, including one million children, rely on food relief each year. The Foodbank Tasmanian office is set to open at the

Baby bottles by Dr Weil offer excellent features

2010-05-26T00:58:00.005+10:00

The Dr Weil Baby range of glass and safe, BPA free baby bottles and sippy cups is now available at Biome. Weil Baby includes glass baby bottles, safe plastic BPA free baby bottles, sippy cup and bottle brushes and covers. What makes these bottles and sippy cups special: patented venting system that works effectively to reduce colic made from toxin-free, BPA-free ultra-safe Tritan plastic and

Travel advice

2010-05-21T00:23:00.003+10:00

if you do not change direction,you will end upwhere you are going. - Lao Tzu Thank you to Kate Knapp of Twigseeds who features this quote on her inspirational cards. I have been reflecting on this quote today, wondering whether I am interpreting it the correct way. It seems to me that it is reassuring one that either choice will be fine, so relax -- either you change direction and perhaps end up

Palm oil labelling Bill needs your support

2010-05-12T22:36:00.007+10:00

So far removed and yet so connected. There may be some encouraging news for the orangutans and endangered species of SE Asia's rainforests if the machinery of our Government continues to grind in the right direction. In November 2009, Senators Xenophon, Bob Brown and Joyce introduced to the Sentate, the Food Standards Amendment (Truth in Labelling – Palm Oil) Bill 2009. The Bill is under

Bottled water two to four times cost of fresh milk

2010-05-03T17:03:00.003+10:00

One of my favourite newspaper columns is Value Hunter with Jane Hansen in The Sunday Mail. Jane always gives well-researched, practical advice on how to save money. The column features a Taste Test and value analysis of a particular product. This week it is WATER - the bottled variety! I love her tongue in check assessment when comparing the Taste Test quality - they all "taste just like

Guinea Pigs & the accounts keep us busy

2010-04-27T23:46:00.001+10:00

Photo: Cookies n Cream enjoying a tickle under the chin The end of each quarter in the year is a busy time for small business owners as we have to submit our BAS reports to the tax office, reconcile the accounts, pay outstanding bills (because everyone else is reconciling as well), pay staff superannuation, and so on... If you are a small business owner, I'm sure you know what we mean! It has

2010-04-21T12:37:00.001+10:00

Between the wish and the thing life lies waiting. Unknown. Live your dreams. From our Positively Green inspirational cards

Legends of conservation that preserved Noosa for us all

2010-04-11T10:30:00.003+10:00

Have you ever sat on the beautiful beach at Noosa or walked through the National Park and thought "thank goodness there is no high rise in Noosa"? In 1969, Noosa Council had approved a high rise development on the beach side of Hastings Street and in the late 70's was proposing a 12 storey limit on the other side of Hastings Street. Today, there is a humble three storey limit. How this

..make it as harmonious and kind as you possibly can...

2010-04-02T16:02:00.001+10:00

I am reading a very enjoyable book called Adventures in Caravanastan by Greg Bearup (published by Random House Australia, 2009). It is the story of his one year trip around Australia in a caravan with his partner and toddler. He writes fascinating stories about local people in the places they visit. Reading the chapter on Bruny Island off southern Tasmania, was kind of excruciating - only

Eco Easter holiday & sticky chocolate news

2010-03-30T12:07:00.006+10:00

Going on an Eco Easter adventure? Don't forget to... Switch off the hot water system before going away - you could be wasting energy and money keeping water hot when you're not there. Service your car before a long trip and check your tyre pressure. A tuned up car improves fuel efficiency by up to 30% and will save you petrol money. Take your reusable shopping bags on the grocery supplies

Compost and animal friends love watermelon skin

2010-03-23T23:56:00.000+10:00

We had some great suggestions from Biome Facebook fans on what to do with our watermelon rind waste. Horses and dogs love to eat watermelon skin, along with chickens - who not only love to eat it, but they turn it into eggs as well! And, composting of course. Environmentalist David Suzuki says you will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by composting your household waste rather than sending it

Waste diary & BBQ watermelon rind challenge

2010-03-19T12:36:00.002+10:00

In the spirit of our waste diary challenge posted last week I undertook a "fridge cleansing", which purged a lot more waste than we normally would generate. It was time to confront all those disposal dilemnas that I hide away at the back of the fridge. The fridge clear-out put my compulsion for hoarding relishes and condiments under a harsh spotlight. So many that I could not recall how long

Livia Firth promotes sustainable fashion at Oscars

2010-03-12T10:33:00.002+10:00

Photo from Vogue.com Livia Giuggioli, Italian film producer and wife of Colin Firth, writes a blog for Vouge.com "The Green Carpet Challenge". If you have an interest in sustainable fashion, Livia shares great information about how she dressed for the film awards season and some of the ethical and environmental issues related to fashion. To the Oscars she wore ethical Australian pink Argyle

Lunch boxes wrap up on what's eco and safe

2010-03-07T08:15:00.007+10:00

Would you agree that the most eco-friendly solution usually turns out to be the best choice for your health and your budget also? We find that making the safest choice for the planet is the safer path for people too, particularly when it comes to natural skin care, green cleaning and petrochemical plastic products. With a simple decision on lunch boxes and how to pack a lunch, you can: help the

Freegans waste not - will you keep a waste diary?

2010-03-04T14:50:00.003+10:00

Thank you to the simple living blog Little Eco Footprints for the inspiration for this post. I love reading about your actions, especially your latest post Saved from the bin where you mentioned the Australian food rescue organisations that save food before it makes it into the bin - Oz Harvest, Foodbank, FareShare, SecondBite. Amazing that blog author, Tricia, then saw an Oz Harvest van pulling

Top 10 vegan & vegetarian recipe websites we love

2010-02-19T22:26:00.008+10:00

Eating less meat and more plants is not only for compassionate and environmental reasons, it is also healthy and great for those trying to trim down a little. (I have a confession that I am loving The Biggest Loser's Friday Masterclass and they encourage proteins from plant sources!). I'm loving cooking with my Gastrolux non stick cookware too - no toxic emissions and no oil required! Here's

Meat Free Mondays gives different angle on vegetarian study

2010-02-16T18:46:00.001+10:00

Thank you so much to one of our readers, Meg, for this referral to the Meat Free Monday website and the actual WWF report How Low Can We Go? It is fascinating how there were several news angles that could have been taken from the WWF report, but the media picked up on the bad news/more sensationalist headline that "a vegetarian diet can harm the environment". Actually, the report was looking at

Vegetarian no longer eco. Who moved my cheese...?

2010-02-15T20:15:00.005+10:00

Photo of Chocolate Tofu Mousse from Martha Goes Green Vegetarian Cookbook In the world of eco-friendly, one thing is for certain... change! Just when you think you have the goal posts lined up for what is the most eco-friendly choice, someone moves them. This is not a criticism, we love the intellectual and ethical deliberations, but I'm not good at change. When it comes to change, I turn like

Is every stainless steel bottle created equal? The story of two bowls.

2010-02-05T18:23:00.006+10:00

There are two stainless steel mixing bowls in my kitchen cupboard. One feels more solid and has aged gracefully with use, the scratches seem to absorb into the worn smooth metal surface, which remains a dignified matt grayish colour. The second, bought at a discount store (albeit under the brand name of a TV personality), has taken a distinct yellow tinge and is showing tarnish, its surface

Moving on unwelcome house guests (pests)...with compassion!

2010-02-01T12:50:00.005+10:00

Having spent many years living in the "well-ventilated" old wooden Queenslander houses of Brisbane's inner suburbs, I am on pleasant terms with the crawling, flying, vermin community that shares our love of the leafy area. From Uni student days when the Brisbane City Council's rat catcher arrived with his frenzied Terrier and condemned a metropolis of rats in the backyard shed, to huge flying

Replacing throw-away takeaway cups with reusable coffee cups

2010-01-19T00:49:00.008+10:00

Are throw-away coffee cups heading for a tipping point like plastic grocery bags and bottled water? Look in a public rubbish bin on the street and it will most likely be full of coffee cups, plastic bottles and take-away food containers. Some of this could be recycled if there was such a facility in public places, but landfill is the only option for the plastic-coated paper coffee cups. We

Cheers and tears... Captain Paul Watson's message

2009-12-03T02:43:00.003+10:00

Recently in Brisbane, the Biome team was privileged to hear a rousing presentation by Captain Paul Watson, the Founder and President of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society. I did not realise the incredible 30 year journey of Captain Watson and Sea Shepherd. He acts on the belief that the passions of individuals change the world, not governments. Sea Shepherd will soon depart on it’s sixth

Green Christmas elves set up store

2009-12-02T15:00:00.001+10:00

See our beautiful green Christmas and Australian Christmas shopping guides.

Christmas train is a coming...

2009-11-30T21:14:00.001+10:00

We have been madly preparing for Christmas and hence no posts for a while. This is our sixth Christmas trading season at Biome and we have not worked out the magic formula for making it a breeze. A healthy sense of humour, tolerant and compassionate work mates and plenty of sleep are a great start. Christmas is like a fast and heavy freight train barrelling down the track towards us and if you

Thirsty Shingleback lizard drinks from reusable bottle

2009-11-17T03:52:00.017+10:00

Everyone in South Australia is withering from the intense heat wave - even the hardy Shingleback lizards, known as Sleepies to the locals. Thank goodness for a Hannah Montana SIGG bottle, its cool contents and a brave seven year old girl with a love for every little creature that crawls... Thank you to my brother for this awesome photo.

Brisbane to have largest solar powered green Christmas tree

2009-11-12T00:44:00.007+10:00

A sneak peek of Biome's City store Christmas window Good on Brisvegas for laying claim to the world's largest solar powered green Christmas tree! This year, the Christmas tree returns to the newly refurbished King George Square, where it will come alight on Friday, 27 November from 6:30pm. The 18 metre green tree is solely powered by the sun. The solar panel will generate 50 amps per hour,

Interesting update on recycling Coltan from mobile phones

2009-11-10T09:24:00.001+10:00

We received the below informative response from Mobile Muster to explain the situation with recycling Coltan from mobile phones. Plus, it is a chance to publish another gorgeous Gorilla photo (you can download this photo as a screen saver from National Geographic). Coltan cannot be recovered during the recycling process of circuit boards. This is because it exists in such minute quantities and

How to clean SIGG, Klean Kanteen and water bottles

2009-11-05T00:34:00.007+10:00

Whether your bottle is a Klean Kanteen, or other stainless steel bottle , SIGG aluminium bottle with lining or a BPA free plastic water bottle, it is important to stop mould and other deposits forming inside the bottle. Any material kept constantly wet will breed bacteria. Wash your bottles with warm, soapy water at the end of every day and let the bottle air dry upside down with the top off.

More about BPA and SIGG

2009-10-29T22:43:00.132+10:00

This is our third post on the issue of reusable water bottles and BPA. The two earlier articles explain more about SIGG & BPA and the exchange program. Are SIGG bottles safe? While SIGG should have been more transparent about the fact its bottles prior to August 2008 contained BPA in the manufacturing, the bottles are still safe based on independent tests that show no leaching of BPA or other

Year of the Gorilla

2009-10-25T21:46:00.005+10:00

Mountain Gorilla Silverback Titus and Family, Virungas National Park, Democratic Republic of Congo (Picture by Ian Redmond, GRASP). Article updated 4 November 2009 When we first published this post, we said that recycling mobile phones helps relieve pressure on Gorilla habitat due to the recycling of a metal called Coltan, as reported on Channel 7's Sunday Night program. Mobile Muster has

Lunch time talk - "Eco Angels & Demons" on Friday, 23 October at the Biome City Store

2009-10-14T21:35:00.003+10:00

Help celebrate National Organic Week. Join Biome founder, Tracey Bailey for an inspiring, informative talk from personal perspectives on companies who behave badly, and those that shine in the field of organics and eco friendly alternatives. Join from 12:30pm for the whole session, or feel free to drop in any time until 1:30pm to listen in on various case studies. It will be a casual affair

Zaishu: art function eco

2009-10-10T21:41:00.004+10:00

Zaishu's latest slot-together seat/table features artwork by acclaimed Australian textile designer, Nicola Cerini. The inspiration for this work evolved from an ecology camp about rare, native and vulnerable plants of East Gippsland. The Baw Baw Daisy is from that body of work and the Waratah is also endemic to that region. Zaishu Studio designers, Matthew Butler and Helen Punton, create

Recipe: Lemon Myrtle baked cheesecake with Finger Lime marmalade

2009-10-06T23:26:00.003+10:00

From Briony, our Biome City Store Manager After the hectic week of a working eco-Mum, including one too many take-away meals, I needed some good, old fashioned home baking therapy! It was also the weekend of a visit from my mother and sister so I intended to dazzle them with my cooking skills in the hope they would not notice the unmade beds or piles of ironing. Well, the outcome was an

Pure and Green - achieving "real" organic skin care

2009-09-28T17:07:00.004+10:00

We have looked closely at many natural skin care brands and as you may know many are just “bulk purchased bases” that are custom branded. Further, many brands claiming to be organic are either not certified, or they use a certification that allows fairly small quantities of organic ingredients. Unique skin care formulations are few in number and certified organic choices with close to 100%

Achieving a truly 100% biodegradable nappy is possible : Eenees has done it

2009-09-28T15:00:00.000+10:00

The disposable nappy market is another that has been green-washed so many times it has surely turned black. The fact is that there is no 100% plant-based disposable and biodegradable nappy on the market...until now. Despite what an “eco nappy” may claim, they all contain some amount of plastic parts. The greatest problem is, however, that irrespective of what they are made from, none of them

Diverting shower water to the garden in Brisbane

2009-09-23T22:11:00.013+10:00