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: 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...

16 May 2023

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...

20 April 2023

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?

3 February 2023

Truly sustainable shopping - made easy! Our founder is launching a new, free shopping tool

Introducing The Beagle Button: a completely free shopping tool which "sniffs out" the most sustainable option, while you shop as normal. This revolutionary technology changes the way you shop: by helping you purchase responsible products, which are kinder to the planet.

16 May 2022

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'.

11 May 2021

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?

26 February 2021

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.

4 September 2020

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.

12 May 2020

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.

1 May 2020

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.

23 December 2019

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.

23 December 2019

Tara Button: How it felt to meet The Minimalists

Tara Button sits down with Joshua Fields Milburn and Ryan Nicodemus - founders of The Minimalists podcast, to talk all things minimalism and the inception story of BuyMeOnce.

15 October 2019

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