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Brew the Best Espresso of Your Life with ROK

Brew the Best Espresso of Your Life with ROK

At BuyMeOnce, we’re keen to help you build a kitchen to last you (and your grandchildren’s grandchildren) a lifetime. And if you’re anything like us in the office, your day consists of running back and forth to the coffee machine just to keep upright, which is why we were so excited to come across the London-based brand ROK Kitchen Tools.
What are zero waste dental products and why should you invest?

What are zero waste dental products and why should you invest?

Toothpaste, a toothbrush and floss is rigidly built into our daily routines from the moment we can open our mouths; long before our zombie morning brains can even form a sentence we will stumble to the bathroom and start brushing.  

To alter this habit of a lifetime might feel strange, but the fact remains that it’s far healthier for you and for the planet to banish plastic and synthetic ingredients from this daily task. Here’s a breakdown of common questions you might have about zero waste oral care products using our favourite brand, Georganics, as examples. Here we go!
Love Beer, Hate Plastic? Introducing the In the Drink Scheme

Love Beer, Hate Plastic? Introducing the In the Drink Scheme

Love drinking beer in the sunshine, but hate the mountain of throwaway plastic cups you’ve been served this summer? The number of disposable cups being served by the leisure industry is staggering. Each year 100 million single use plastic cups are served up at UK music festivals, that’s not even counting the number given out by pubs, party boats and small riverside events.

In the Drink is a new scheme aimed at encouraging bars and events in cities to ditch throwaway cups. This not-for-profit scheme rides on the changing public mood about the use of disposable plastic.

Simple swaps that help you throw away less - Buy Me Once UK

Simple swaps that help you throw away less

Cutting out waste entirely from our lives is extremely difficult - but certain throwaway products can be easily tackled. By swapping them out for a more durable option, you can ensure they never get binned again.

Read on to find out our favourite easy swaps to help you reduce your waste. If you take care of them, they could all last you a lifetime.

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.
Introducing Loop: The grocery delivery service of the future - Buy Me Once UK

Introducing Loop: The grocery delivery service of the future

It’s the small things that make a big difference to the environment, and getting weekly products in reusable packaging has the potential to have huge positive effects in the fight against climate change. 
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.

Waste and Wages Top the Concerns of Conscious Consumers - Buy Me Once UK

Waste and Wages Top the Concerns of Conscious Consumers

With the top five issues spanning social and environmental concerns, it suggests that consumers want to see businesses taking action in more than one way, reinforcing that the ethical and sustainable community is multi-dimensional and brands need to respond accordingly.
6 Products and Honest Tips for a Low-Waste, Healthy Period - Buy Me Once UK

6 Products and Honest Tips for a Low-Waste, Healthy Period

Women were happily using reusable cloth pads for centuries until certain companies began touting the idea that throwaway products were more “sanitary.” Whilst periods are many things – painful, emotional, hugely inconvenient – they’re the most natural thing in the world. Conversely, throwaway sanitary towels are often made using plastic that won’t biodegrade and nasty chemicals to make them smell nicer.
Why Do Parents Love Wishbone Design Toys? - Buy Me Once UK

Why Do Parents Love Wishbone Design Toys?

Here at BuyMeOnce, we love Wishbone Design Studio because their ethos is aligned with the BuyMeOnce way of slowing down consumption by choosing durable, quality products that last a long time. But why do parents in more than 135 countries love Wishbone products?
Reusable Food Wrap Vs. Cling Film: Which is the superior product? - Buy Me Once UK

Reusable Food Wrap Vs. Cling Film: Which is the superior product?

Here at BuyMeOnce we are, unsurprisingly, already sold on the idea of reusable food wrap. Whilst they are undeniably a great way to reduce your plastic waste, we can understand that concerns still abound. We wanted to take the time to dig into the issue and see just how reusable food wraps measure up when pitched alongside traditional plastic film. We’ll be looking at the environment, usability, usefulness, cost, and health risks, along with hints and tips for getting the most out of reusable wraps.
9 Ways to Reduce Your Plastic Consumption and Save Money - Buy Me Once UK

9 Ways to Reduce Your Plastic Consumption and Save Money

Looking at the problem of plastic waste in its entirety can be damaging and counterproductive, a bit like looking directly at the sun. If you can make reducing your plastic waste a slow, steady, thoughtful process then you’ve got much more chance of lasting success. With that in mind, here are 9 habits you can cultivate to help you on your road to a less plastic-filled life, without breaking the bank.