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.
Breaking In: A Change of the Guard in the Bootmaking World
Shoe giant Timberland long stood as a bastion of quality within the throwaway world of fashion. As its standards have slipped, industry rivals refuse to pick up the slack. The mainstream of the shoe industry is banking on customers accepting a new normal.
Love Stock Hate Waste Interview: Elephant Box
Our fourth Love Stock Hate Waste interview is with the founder of Elephant Box, makers of stainless steel lunchboxes, washing up bowls and more. Find out about how this company minimises waste - and their top tip for other retailers.
Love Stock Hate Waste interview: Suri
Read our interview with Mark Rushmore, co-founder of Suri: makers of the sustainable electric toothbrush. Find out why he took our Love Stock Hate Waste pledge, how Suri minimises waste and what gives him hope for the future.
Love Stock Hate Waste interview: Luks Linen
For our second Love Stock Hate Waste interview, we wanted to speak to Rachel Ward, founder of Luks Linen. Read what she has to say about the issue of retail waste, as well as the joys and challenges of being a small business.
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...
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?
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.
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.
Marie Kondo will not save us
Decluttering is just one step in curing our sick relationship with stuff, and it may be the easiest step to tackle. What the Marie Kondo method doesn’t address is the reason our homes became cluttered. Here's what you can do to tackle this issue.
9 Ways to Protect Kids from Consumerism and Why It's Important
We are programmed to want social acceptance. It’s not that we simply want to be accepted but that we feel we need to be accepted. In ancient times, if you were rejected by your tribe, you starved or died. No wonder this is a powerful driver for us. In our current consumerist society, and especially as young people, social acceptance and material things have become intimately linked.
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.
Interview: The True Story of France's Fight against Planned Obsolescence
For almost a century, companies have been designing products to fail, so they can sell the same thing to you again next year. It’s called planned obsolescence. In August 2015, France became the first country in the world to define and outlaw the practice. To get the full story and find out what’s going to happen next, we spoke to the people fighting planned obsolescence on the front line.
