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.
30 wedding gifts that will last forever after
Something that lasts forever is symbolic of the lifelong commitment of marriage. What better way to celebrate a couple’s union, than with an item they’ll make memories with for the rest of their lives?
Buying once: the greenwashing antidote
10 Great Gifts for Kids (2020)
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.
Meet the Maker: Lüks Linen
The Murky World Of Textiles Recycling & How To Beat It
Capsule Wardrobe Challenge: Living With Just 3 T-Shirts
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
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
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.
