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.
Eco Christmas Tree Guide: Real, Fake, Rented or Potted?
The Buy Me Once Guide To Long-Lasting Tech 2025
A list of the best Buy Me Once items in each tech category – the toughest, best-quality products, designed to be repaired, updated and used for years, not months.
I've done the research and here are my findings...
Spotlight on Miele: Washing Machines and Vacuums, Made Better
I wore these 'unbreakable' tights every day for a month!
Product Durability in the Circular Economy - Latest News September 2025
Product durability is reshaping how we shop, repair, and value the things we own. From modular laptops to resale fashion platforms, the circular economy is gaining traction. Legislation like Québec’s new anti-obsolescence law proves consumers and governments are ready to demand longer-lasting products and sustainable design. These are real, scalable shifts—not just trends—that could redefine consumption for the better.
The Best Buy-It-For-Life Bluetooth Speaker - UK 2025
5 Tips to Make Your Home-Share More Eco-friendly
Since we were kids, we’ve constantly been told to share. Home-sharing – and to a degree, Airbnb – is the ultimate form of sharing and home-swapping is the purest type of sharing out there. They’re both wonderful ways to involve yourself in the sharing economy.
The Most Reliable Kettle in The UK 2025 - Designed to Last
Our research into the most reliable kettles 2025
SO we’ve boiled down the data (pun very much intended) to reveal the most common kettle failure points, why they happen, and which brands are actually doing something about it.
Fairphone 6 Redefines Smartphone Durability
The Fairphone 6 is redefining smartphone durability with a modular design, 8-year software support, and twelve easily replaceable parts - no glue required. It offers strong performance and a minimalist mode for mindful use. This device makes sustainability practical without compromise.
The Fast Fashion Reckoning: Why Shein's Tariff Troubles Might Be Just What We Need
The Longest Lasting Headphones - Will These Kill Bose & Apple?
