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.
The Most Reliable Kettle in The UK 2025 - Designed to Last
Our research into the most reliable kettles 2025
SO we’ve boiled down the data (pun very much intended) to reveal the most common kettle failure points, why they happen, and which brands are actually doing something about it.
The AI Robots are Coming... But What Shape Will They Be?
It’s 2033, and you’re drive into your local dump. Getting out of your car, you stare out at by far the biggest pile of rubbish in the place - an...
How do you make a buy-for-life toaster?
We look into British engineering legends Dualit, who are bucking the trend of throwaway appliances.
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.
