Reviews & Articles
Shedding light on the most durable (and shoddy) products. Read our independent reviews, advice on living a calmer, less wasteful life, plus the latest news about our mission to end throwaway culture.
Meet the Maker: Syllucid.
We've tested a lot of charging cables over the years. None have had a 5 year warranty. Syllucid is the antidote to the flimsy, fraying cables you're used to. They're durable design meeting responsible supply chain.
Meet the Maker: Neat
When you think of products that last a lifetime, you probably don’t think of hand soap. Neat is trying to change that. We caught up with cofounder Ryan to learn more about the brilliant B Corp giving the cleaning products industry a sorely-needed shakeup.
Meet The Maker: Dip & Doze
As part of our Meet The Maker series, we interview Dip & Doze founder George about the design choices behind the brand - and his bad experience with a very expensive duvet cover…
Meet the Maker: Luks Linen
We’ve been huge fans of Lüks Linen’s Turkish textiles for many years now. From their signature peshtemals - traditional Turkish bath towels - to their luxurious dressing gowns and blankets, they’re...
Meet the Maker: NONA Ocean Plastic Pegs
NONA are the brilliant brand behind these ultra-durable clothes pegs, made from recovered fishing nets and ropes that would otherwise be in landfill or polluting our oceans.
Next in our Meet the Maker series, we chat to founder Alex about these unique and seriously sustainable products.
Meet the Maker: GROUNDTRUTH
For the latest instalment of our Meet the Maker series, we interviewed GROUNDTRUTH CEO Georgia Scott about how she and her sisters founded their remarkable recycled accessories brand.
Meet the Maker: Suri
One of the most exciting products we've launched in recent months is the Suri sustainable electric toothbrush. Whilst we would never add a product to Buy Me Once that our team doesn't...
Meet the Maker: Elliot Organics
Welcome to the very first instalment in our ‘meet the maker’ series, where we’ll be offering a peek behind the scenes at some of the incredible brands on Buy Me...
The problem with flat pack
In the last 60 years, flat pack has taken the country - and the world - by storm. But in the process of designing furniture that anyone can build, has the industry deprioritised longevity? We examine the pros and cons of flat pack, and present our own 'forever furniture'.
Why are long-lived electricals so rare?
Technology in the electronics industry is advancing at a rapid pace. So why do our electricals seem to break more quickly than ever?
16 long-lasting alternatives to repeat purchases
Sometimes we're so accustomed to buying things again and again, we don't realise there's a better way.
What is planned obsolescence, and what can you do about it?
We’re leading a movement against planned obsolescence. By carrying out thorough, independent research into product longevity, we want to facilitate smart shopping choices for the long term.
