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Starseeds: Sustainable Activewear Made From Recycled Coffee - Buy Me Once UK

Starseeds: Sustainable Activewear Made From Recycled Coffee

We know that there are quite a few brands out there offering sustainable activewear and yoga apparel, but there are very, very few that make their garments from recycled coffee grounds. In a nutshell - or rather, in a coffee bean - this is why we were delighted to discover London-based brand Starseeds.
BMO Behind The Scenes: Fashion Revolution Week - Buy Me Once UK

BMO Behind The Scenes: Fashion Revolution Week

It was in the spirit of Fashion Revolution Week that I found myself on my way to East London on a wet Tuesday afternoon to hear a panel discussion on the future of sustainable fashion. I fought my way on to the overcrowded shop floor of Kitty Ferreira and settled in to listen as four experts attempted to answer the big question: 'Can Fast-Fashion Ever Be Sustainable?'
The Best in Ethical Fashion: A Revolutionary Study - Buy Me Once UK

The Best in Ethical Fashion: A Revolutionary Study

Here at BuyMeOnce, we carefully choose brands that are not only sustainable but ones that are also models of ethical fashion. We’ve curated a list of superhero BuyMeOnce brands who have heard the call of the Fashion Revolution movement and are happy to share their supply chain process, from the farmers who grow the raw materials to the factory workers who stitch everything up.
How to Remove Stains Naturally and Effectively - Buy Me Once UK

How to Remove Stains Naturally and Effectively

Your clothes hate stains as much as you do! To make sure they don’t have time to set in and permanently damage the fabric, here are some easy ways to remove stains naturally and effectively.
Mini Bili leads the way with their ethical girls’ clothes - Buy Me Once UK

Mini Bili leads the way with their ethical girls’ clothes

Mamas and papas, get excited. We’ve found a brand that addresses girls’ clothing with both flare and a conscience. Mini Bili, part of House of Bilimoria, works exclusively with reclaimed, vintage cloth to create beautiful ethical girls’ clothes with a lifetime guarantee.
Your phone is going to die. Is there another way? - Buy Me Once UK

Your phone is going to die. Is there another way?

No matter how much you spend and how delicately you care for it, your phone will have a death day. Phone lifespans average about two years at the moment, reaching their demise often without being repaired, refurbished or recycled. Is there a better way? We take a closer look.
How to Buy the Best Baby Essentials - Buy Me Once UK

How to Buy the Best Baby Essentials

A visit to any multi-brand retailer before a little one’s arrival can fill parents-to-be with panic. Many stores offer baby lists to peruse and guides to follow, but be warned, they are often sprawling, lengthy documents with 50+ items. To help make sense of it all, we’ve pulled together our guide on how to source the best essentials, focusing on items that will last multiple newborn journeys.
End of an Era: Dr Martens scrap their lifetime guaranteed "For Life" range - Buy Me Once UK

End of an Era: Dr Martens scrap their lifetime guaranteed "For Life" range

Dr Martens have decided to scrap their lifetime guaranteed “For Life” range of boots and shoes with immediate effect. The decision was made without warning and without reason. We have contacted Dr. Martens for information, they have declined to comment.
Make your House Move the Opportunity of a Lifetime - Buy Me Once UK

Make your House Move the Opportunity of a Lifetime

Moving to a new house can rank up there as one of the most stressful times in your life. But it can also be a tremendous opportunity to reassess the objects that you have in your life and the kind of life you want to live.
The Eco-Explorer: Camping Gear that Leaves No Trace - Buy Me Once UK

The Eco-Explorer: Camping Gear that Leaves No Trace

If you’re a regular outdoorsy type, you’ll be familiar with the ‘Leave No Trace’ signposts placed prominently throughout campsites and trail routes. Here at BuyMeOnce we take ‘Leave No Trace’ to the next level and aim to find products that will last so long, that their trace on this planet will be as limited as possible.
5 Travelling Pitfalls and How to Combat Them - Buy Me Once UK

5 Travelling Pitfalls and How to Combat Them

Travelling is an amazing thing. You get to experience different cultures, cuisines, wildlife and learn so much about the world, but it is also a large burden on our planet. It makes you realise the negative impact humans have when you see waste everywhere. However, all is not lost! You can still have incredible experiences by just travelling more sustainably and being mindful. Here are five common pitfalls I have encountered when travelling and ways to combat them.
How to Make Your Clothes Last as Long as You Do - Buy Me Once UK

How to Make Your Clothes Last as Long as You Do

Caring for your clothes can be a daunting task. This is especially true if you’ve purchased an investment piece and want to keep it looking as great as it did when you first tried it on in the fitting room. Regardless of whether they’re machine-washable, dry-clean-only or made of cashmere or cotton, keeping these pieces looking fresh needn’t be a chore. Here are six surefire ways to keep your wardrobe looking as beautiful as you.