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Buying once: the greenwashing antidote - Buy Me Once UK

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?
10 Great Gifts for Kids (2020) - Buy Me Once UK

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.
How much does a Buy Me Once Bestseller cost per use? - Buy Me Once UK

How much does a Buy Me Once Bestseller cost per use?

The cost-per-use of an item is simply the number of items we think we’ll use a product, divided by its price. The majority of our Buy Me Once Bestsellers are covered by generous guarantees. Even if they’re more expensive than your average product, they’ll last many, many times longer.

Shop Independent: Lüks Linen - Buy Me Once UK

Meet the Maker: Lüks Linen

We caught up with Rachel Ward, founder of Lüks Linen: makers of beautiful hand-loomed Turkish blankets, scarves, towels and robes. How is this independent brand coping with lockdown?
The Murky World Of Textiles Recycling & How To Beat It - Buy Me Once UK

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.
Capsule Wardrobe Challenge: Living With Just 3 T-Shirts - Buy Me Once UK

Capsule Wardrobe Challenge: Living With Just 3 T-Shirts

Our product researcher puts The White T-Shirt Company's organic cotton tees to the test.
A Wrap of the Most Durable Articles of 2019 - Buy Me Once UK

A Wrap of the Most Durable Articles of 2019

No prizes for guessing what topics were the most popular with our readers and followers in 2019. Buying long lasting products. We believe if more of us can think about buying durable products, we can use it as an accessible entry point to sustainability and save you money. 

Tara Button: How it felt to meet The Minimalists - Buy Me Once UK

Tara Button: How it felt to meet The Minimalists

Tara Button sits down with Joshua Fields Milburn and Ryan Nicodemus - founders of The Minimalists podcast, to talk all things minimalism and the inception story of BuyMeOnce. 
Decluttering the Things I Didn’t Need: Tara’s Minimalist Year - Buy Me Once UK

Decluttering the Things I Didn’t Need: Tara’s Minimalist Year

Our ever-inspired founder and dear leader Tara Button decided to cut the crap. Living for a year without extraneous items, this list was to be her own minimalist bible. I think it’s about time we discovered how she got on. Was it way too easy? Was it a little too tough?

Ten Easy Habits to Help Save the Planet - Buy Me Once UK

Ten Easy Habits to Help Save the Planet

Celebrate Earth Day every day with this collection of ten planet-friendly habits.
How to Throw a Zero Waste Easter Gathering - Buy Me Once UK

How to Throw a Zero Waste Easter Gathering

Whether you’re celebrating Easter this year with family, friends, or both, we have some handy solutions in ensuring that your Easter gathering is as zero waste as possible.

The Best Baby Gifts: 14 High Quality, Ethical Ideas - Buy Me Once UK

The Best Baby Gifts: 14 High Quality, Ethical Ideas

This article contains 14 long lasting baby products we’ve found that are not only durable but are also ethically made and sustainable. These beautifully crafted items are guaranteed to last long enough to be passed down to younger siblings and for other little ones to enjoy.