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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.
Time to Repair: How Patagonia is encouraging you to wear worn
Can keeping our clothes for longer and fixing busted zips help reduce our impact on the planet? It's certainly a stitch towards it.
BMO Behind the Scenes: Copenhagen Fashion Summit
Last Tuesday, us and other punchy startups, luxury giants and manufacturers descended on Denmark for the sixth edition of the Copenhagen Fashion Summit to tackle sustainability in one of the dirtiest industries on the planet. The event promised to get to core issues and deliver practical solutions for businesses to take away and create meaningful, positive change; turning words into action was the buzz phrase of the week. But did the event deliver?
How to Win Back your Wardrobe in 5 Simple Steps
Despite our constant lament of having “nothing to wear”, most of us are forever fighting a losing battle with our cluttered wardrobes. Fear not! Winning back your wardrobe is easier than you might think, but it will require a regular review of your items to avoid future seasonal sale bargains and new holiday outfits sneaking back in. Here are our top tips.
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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.
