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 art of buying once, and why it’s important
“They don’t make ’em like they used to”. This old adage has been in use for decades now, but today it rings truer than ever. Read our article all about why we're stuck in a cycle of throwaway stuff, and how we think Buy Me Once can make a change.
The problem with flat pack
In the last 60 years, flat pack has taken the country - and the world - by storm. But in the process of designing furniture that anyone can build, has the industry deprioritised longevity? We examine the pros and cons of flat pack, and present our own 'forever furniture'.
The different types of kitchen knives: a guide
We demystify the different types of common kitchen knives, the differences between them and what they should be used for.
The Lupe Pure Cordless vacuum cleaner: modular buy-once design
We take a look at the Lupe Pure Cordless vacuum cleaner: a powerful new cordless vac that's designed for long-term ownership.
Teracube: a smartphone to outlive the rest
Sustainable, repairable, with an unheard-of 4 year warranty. We take a look at the brilliant new Teracube 2e and how it's pushing boundaries within the smartphone industry.
Why are long-lived electricals so rare?
Technology in the electronics industry is advancing at a rapid pace. So why do our electricals seem to break more quickly than ever?
RHA TrueConnect 2 Earbuds: wireless longevity
We delve into what makes RHA's wireless earbuds so reliable.
GROUNDTRUTH backpacks: tough, sleek and 100% recycled
From cutting-edge materials to a wide-open supply chain, we want to highlight all the ways in which this exciting new brand is doing things a little differently.
6 reasons why Buy Me Once loves linen
Exploring the numerous benefits of linen and why exactly we want to spend 100% of our time wrapped up in it.
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.
Crushing it with iron
If you’d like to work out some frustration on an unsuspecting peppercorn through the medium of cast iron, we'll take you through some options.
