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Buy Me Once’s Most Read Articles of 2023

From product reviews to decluttering tips, our blog has had more activity this year than ever. And as 2023 draws to a close, we’re looking back on the articles you’ve been reading the most...

December 21, 2023

10 Reasons Why a Gift Card is Actually the Ultimate Present

We believe there is one way to banish unnecessary, wasteful consumption - and also to give someone a perfect physical gift they will love, use and treasure forever. The answer? Gift cards. With our Gift for Life card, we want to champion the idea that the humble gift voucher is the pinnacle of conscious gifting.

December 12, 2023

Love Stock Hate Waste Interview: Elephant Box

Our fourth Love Stock Hate Waste interview is with the founder of Elephant Box, makers of stainless steel lunchboxes, washing up bowls and more. Find out about how this company minimises waste - and their top tip for other retailers.

November 21, 2023

19 long-lasting gifts under £50

Our list of best gifts under £50 contains a wide range of buy-once items that won’t break the bank.

October 25, 2023

Love Stock Hate Waste interview: Suri

Read our interview with Mark Rushmore, co-founder of Suri: makers of the sustainable electric toothbrush. Find out why he took our Love Stock Hate Waste pledge, how Suri minimises waste and what gives him hope for the future.

October 11, 2023

Love Stock Hate Waste interview: Luks Linen

For our second Love Stock Hate Waste interview, we wanted to speak to Rachel Ward, founder of Luks Linen. Read what she has to say about the issue of retail waste, as well as the joys and challenges of being a small business.

September 27, 2023

Love Stock Hate Waste interview: Elvis & Kresse

As part of our Love Stock Hate Waste petition, we’re interviewing some of the brilliant CEOs who have taken our pledge to never purposefully destroy stock. We thought it fitting to start with Elvis & Kresse, who make luxury accessories from waste materials.

September 18, 2023

Our petition aims to end the trashing of unsold goods. Will you sign?

Did you know? The pointless destruction of new, unsold products is common practice for many retailers. Whistleblowing and undercover footage have offered a glimpse into the waste generated by the...

September 11, 2023

Can she fix it? Our CEO tries FixIt sticks

As someone who has ranted about things breaking too often for the last 10 years, I’m always interested when I hear about innovative fixing solutions. Fixits claim they can come to the rescue when super glue, sticky tape or needle and thread just won’t do the trick.

Our team was impressed, but I was keen to try them out personally. While the ideal solution would be for manufacturers to make sturdier products, what if you already have something that’s broken? Can Fixits really help?

August 31, 2023

Meet the Maker: Luks Linen

We’ve been huge fans of Lüks Linen’s Turkish textiles for many years now. From their signature peshtemals - traditional Turkish bath towels - to their luxurious dressing gowns and blankets, they’re...

August 23, 2023

Meet the Maker: NONA Ocean Plastic Pegs

NONA are the brilliant brand behind these ultra-durable clothes pegs, made from recovered fishing nets and ropes that would otherwise be in landfill or polluting our oceans.

Next in our Meet the Maker series, we chat to founder Alex about these unique and seriously sustainable products.

July 12, 2023

Meet the Maker: GROUNDTRUTH

For the latest instalment of our Meet the Maker series, we interviewed GROUNDTRUTH CEO Georgia Scott about how she and her sisters founded their remarkable recycled accessories brand.

June 08, 2023