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Breaking In: A Change of the Guard in the Bootmaking World

Breaking In: A Change of the Guard in the Bootmaking World

Shoe giant Timberland long stood as a bastion of quality within the throwaway world of fashion. As its standards have slipped, industry rivals refuse to pick up the slack. The mainstream of the shoe industry is banking on customers accepting a new normal.

BMO behind the scenes: How sustainable are H&M?

BMO behind the scenes: How sustainable are H&M?

With the marked increase in sustainable and conscious offerings from big name high street players, we wanted to take a closer look at the sustainability credentials of these brands, starting with H&M. We want to know whether there’s genuine merit in their claims and whether, beyond the hype, their conscious collections offer pieces to be proud of that are worth investing in, or whether they’re yet more of the same dressed up in a little greenery.
The BuyMeOnce Excellence Awards 2019

The BuyMeOnce Excellence Awards 2019

2019 marks the first year of the BuyMeOnce Excellence Awards. We will run the awards annually with the aim that they will eventually become known as a kitemark of longevity and sustainability. Here is the official list of winners for 2019.
BuyMeOnce’s 8 Reasons to be Optimistic for 2020

BuyMeOnce’s 8 Reasons to be Optimistic for 2020

If you've been struggling under the weight of cheerless news stories, read about the ways in which we're seeing positive change.
Our petition aims to end the trashing of unsold goods. Will you sign? - Buy Me Once UK

Our petition aims to end the trashing of unsold goods. Will you sign?

Did you know? The pointless destruction of new, unsold products is common practice for many retailers. Whistleblowing and undercover footage have offered a glimpse into the waste generated by the...
Right to Repair: What’s happening in the EU? - Buy Me Once UK

Right to Repair: What’s happening in the EU?

Recently the European parliament announced plans to make the durability, sustainability, and reparability of products a bigger priority as part of the drive towards a more circular economy. Whilst the planned legislation seems to be taking longer than planned, its arrival would mean the biggest step yet towards tackling these issues and a huge win for the right to repair movement. But what will it look like in reality, and what are the issues at play? 

What have long-lasting products got to do with the circular economy? - Buy Me Once UK

What have long-lasting products got to do with the circular economy?

We delve into what the circular economy means, and why long-lived products play such an important part in a sustainable future.
The Murky World Of Textiles Recycling & How To Beat It - Buy Me Once UK

The Murky World Of Textiles Recycling & How To Beat It

Buying durable products that last a lifetime keeps non-biodegradable materials out of landfill for as long as possible. But when we replace our unwanted clothes and shoes with better quality ones, or when the things we own just don’t work anymore, we need to be very mindful of how we go about disposing of them. Simply throwing away unwanted textiles with the usual rubbish won’t cut it.
A Wrap of the Most Durable Articles of 2019 - Buy Me Once UK

A Wrap of the Most Durable Articles of 2019

No prizes for guessing what topics were the most popular with our readers and followers in 2019. Buying long lasting products. We believe if more of us can think about buying durable products, we can use it as an accessible entry point to sustainability and save you money. 

Tara Button: 2019 in Review - Buy Me Once UK

Tara Button: 2019 in Review

2019 may have been tumultuous in many ways, but there are reasons to be cheerful. Never before has climate change gathered so much momentum - this is the year that the message reached a tipping point with the general population.
Made in the UK: The new home of fast fashion? - Buy Me Once UK

Made in the UK: The new home of fast fashion?

The Guardian’s Sandra Laville this week delved deeper into Boohoo and their production practices. It’s emerged that the brand produce one of their hero pieces, a bandeau dress coming in at a whopping £5, at a factory in the UK. ‘Made in England’ has always been a badge of honour and carries with it an association of quality and craftsmanship, expertise and trust. But we have to wonder: when a dress costs the consumer £5, who’s left paying the rest of the bill?
Apple plans eco "Everlasting" iPhone - Buy Me Once UK

Apple plans eco "Everlasting" iPhone

Apple to launch an "Everlasting" iPhone! Will this be the end of planned obsolescence and waste in the phone industry?