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.
Buy cheap, buy twice: how to save money by buying for life
Whilst cheap things need to be bought over and over (piling up in landfill in the meantime), you only need to pay for quality once. Buy-for-life products - ones that last forever - provide outstanding value over years of use, even if they represent a much higher upfront cost.
We’re going to discuss how and why to break away from buying cheap, and how to save money by buying more mindfully.
A linen love affair? Piglet in Bed, reviewed.
Solidteknics frying pans: a five year review.
The best buy-for-life pepper grinders, reviewed.
So - you’ve decided it’s time to invest in a really good pepper grinder. Since pre-ground pepper isn’t your thing, you’re obviously someone who cares about food. And as all foodies know, having the right tool for the job really can make a difference to your cooking.
10 Thoughtful and Long-Lasting Gifts for Mum
How to choose the right pan
The Buy Me Once Kitchen: your essentials, sorted.
Why we love the ROK manual espresso maker
Why make bags from… reclaimed fire hoses?
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?




















