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Could Blue Planet II turn the tide on plastic waste?
“Never have we had such an awareness of what we are doing to the planet and never before have we had the power to do something about that. Surely, we have a responsibility to care for our blue planet.” – David Attenborough.
20 Conscious Gifts for a £20 Budget
Champagne gifts on a beer budget! These presents are all BuyMeOnce approved, guaranteed to last longer than 365 days and are much more thoughtful than another glittery fidget spinner. Find the perfect gift for your friend, dad, grandmother or new pup with our £20 budget guide.
Head to Head: BuyMeOnce puts the best knife brands to the test
A few months ago, we decided to finally take on what could be our toughest quest: to find the perfect kitchen knife. Many brands were considered, many were judged as unfit even for entry. The four brands on test here came out on top in online reviews, customer suggestions, solidity of guarantee and aftercare.
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5 Winter Capsule Wardrobe Staples (for Men and Women)
Duralex: Durability Icons Since 1945
Duralex make the most iconic, functional and long-lasting glasses on the market. Their story began in 1945. Growing fast from humble beginnings, word quickly spread about the glasses 2.5x stronger than the competition. Now their tempered-glass tumblers are famous all around the world, and we’re delighted to add them to our collection.
Hunting for heirloom quality toys? Explore our top five new finds
It’s November and, dare we say it, the festive season is not a million miles away. We know that gift buying, particularly for those little ones in our lives, is a lingering to-do list task.
David Attenborough hits out at plastic waste
As pressure mounts around the world to tackle the growing scourge of plastic waste, David Attenborough has added his towering voice to the chorus of dissenters. With “Blue Planet 2” already splashed across screens worldwide, the superstar naturalist is not afraid to use his position to champion a cause for which he cares dearly.
How to be Zero Waste When You’re Out and About
Staying zero waste when you’re out and about is probably the most challenging part of living a waste-free lifestyle. Many people and companies do not realise the impact of waste on our environment, so I often get strange looks when I bring my own containers and questions when I refuse certain things.
H&M accused of burning 60 tonnes of unsold clothes
The fashion world was rocked this morning to find out that Swedish clothing giant H&M has been accused of burning 60 tonnes of unsold clothing since 2013. According to a report from Retail Gazette and the Danish television programme Operation X, who performed the investigation, H&M have sent “over 1500 kilos of unwanted garments to be destroyed.
Car Parts Made out of Wood: Is this the Future?
For millennia humans have been using wood to build and craft, but it’s looking like the humble tree might also be the building material of our future. Researchers at Kyoto University are working to develop a material that uses wood pulp to create extra strong panels that they believe could be set to replace steel.
The People versus Printers: A New Saga in Planned Obsolescence
Printer manufacturers are being challenged in a revolutionary French criminal lawsuit. The case comes against the four manufacturers that dominate the French market: HP, Canon, Epson and Brother. The suit is being led by the environmental association group Halte à l’Obsolescence Programmée (Stop Planned Obsolescence).
