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.
Cast iron pans: 10 common myths
Cast iron isn’t a dark art. Not only is seasoning and maintenance very straightforward, these pans are tough as nails, and it's hard to ruin them. We wanted to address some of the common misconceptions surrounding cast iron, so that you can do more cooking and less googling.
Buying once: the greenwashing antidote
In today’s market, sustainability sells. In just the past few years, we’ve seen an eco-conscious mindset move from niche to norm - and companies are shapeshifting their branding in order to offer consumers a so-called guilt-free purchase. But how do we know when a product is actually doing good?
How we found our forever coat
We talk about the design, materials and construction of our buy for life Hackney Coat. Plus - top tips for winter coat shopping.
18 long-lasting gifts for foodies.
We’re of the opinion that kitchen gifts perfectly blend practicality with the notion of treating someone.
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'.
The Lupe Pure Cordless vacuum cleaner: modular buy-once design
We take a look at the Lupe Pure Cordless vacuum cleaner: a powerful new cordless vac that's designed for long-term ownership.
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?
RHA TrueConnect 2 Earbuds: wireless longevity
We delve into what makes RHA's wireless earbuds so reliable.
GROUNDTRUTH backpacks: tough, sleek and 100% recycled
From cutting-edge materials to a wide-open supply chain, we want to highlight all the ways in which this exciting new brand is doing things a little differently.
6 reasons why Buy Me Once loves linen
Exploring the numerous benefits of linen and why exactly we want to spend 100% of our time wrapped up in it.
10 Great Gifts for Kids (2020)
Read our rundown of our best children's gifts this year. We love practical items that inspire exploration and adventure.
Crushing it with iron
If you’d like to work out some frustration on an unsuspecting peppercorn through the medium of cast iron, we'll take you through some options.
