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.
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.
Meet the Maker: Lüks Linen
We caught up with Rachel Ward, founder of Lüks Linen: makers of beautiful hand-loomed Turkish blankets, scarves, towels and robes. How is this independent brand coping with lockdown?
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.
Meet the Maker: Lowie
Lowie womenswear represents a love for traditional handicraft techniques, heritage elements, and an unwavering appreciation for the environment. Strong, chic and timeless, all Lowie garments incredibly come with a lifetime of free repairs!
The Buy Me Once Research Process
We sell the longest-lasting products on the planet - but how do we choose them?
We're open and operating as usual
We outline our response to a rapidly growing uncertainty we are all facing since the outbreak of coronavirus.
Capsule Wardrobe Challenge: Living With Just 3 T-Shirts
Our product researcher puts The White T-Shirt Company's organic cotton tees to the test.
The Sttoke reusable cup: the coffee drinker’s choice
Check out why the award-winning Sttoke reusable cup the first choice for coffee nerds (including us).
Sttoke Cup Review: The Ultimate Durable Coffee Cup
Read our in-depth review of the award-winning Sttoke coffee cup: a game-changing design for an eco essential.
Review: AIAIAI’s BuyMeOnce TMA-2 Modular Headphones
Did our custom ultra-durable AIAIAI TMA-2 headphones live up to expectations?
These Modular Headphones Have an Exceptional 4 Year Warranty
Read our verdict on the TMA-2 modular headphones by Danish audio designers AIAIAI.
