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The tough, sustainable broom born out of lockdown - Buy Me Once UK

The tough, sustainable broom born out of lockdown

A buy-once broom is a highly requested item from our audience, and we’ve noticed that it’s searched for a lot in our store too. That tells us that this is a common gripe. So we decided to find a proper broom - one that you can rely on forever.
7 more ways to use the toolbar mixing bowl and colander - Buy Me Once UK

7 more ways to use the toolbar mixing bowl and colander

Proving it’s multi-functional abilities we’ve been back to the Buy Me Once Test Kitchen (our home kitchens), discovering more useful hacks using the toolbar mixing bowl and colander. In an earlier blog post we found 7 good reasons to keep this set on the worktop during breakfast, lunch, or dinner prep. Here are 7 more to add. 
Meet the Maker: Syllucid. - Buy Me Once UK

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.
Why Chefs Love Tri-Ply Stainless Steel Cookware - Buy Me Once UK

Why Chefs Love Tri-Ply Stainless Steel Cookware

Your favourite celebrity chef uses tri-ply stainless steel pans. Fact. Not just for boiling food, but for searing, making sauces and more. Using these heavy-bottomed, silver-coloured pans can genuinely make...
Meet the Maker: Neat - Buy Me Once UK

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.
How To Build Your Perfect Gift Registry: Top Tips and FAQs - Buy Me Once UK

How To Build Your Perfect Gift Registry: Top Tips and FAQs

Want to know how to dodge faux pas and get all the things you want on your wedding registry? We’re going to answer all the questions you’ve been too polite to ask…
Suri Toothbrush Unboxing and Review by Tara Button - Buy Me Once UK

Suri Toothbrush Unboxing and Review by Tara Button

At Buy Me Once, we're on a mission to discover and share products that are not just built to last but are also a step forward in sustainable living. Our CEO, Tara Button, had the delightful opportunity to unbox and test the Suri toothbrush… so what did she make of it?

Suri Toothbrush Review | What Me & My Dentist Thought After a Year - Buy Me Once UK

Suri Toothbrush Review | What Me & My Dentist Thought After a Year

In December 2022, BMO researcher Jasmine was told by her dentist to start using an electric toothbrush. So she got a Suri.

A year later, she’s spent about 1,500 minutes brushing her teeth with it - and she’s just had her annual appointment. Here's her honest review.

Meet The Maker: Dip & Doze - Buy Me Once UK

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…
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...
Meet the Maker: Luks Linen - Buy Me Once UK

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 - Buy Me Once UK

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.