BuyMeOnce’s 8 Reasons to be Optimistic for 2020

BuyMeOnce’s 8 Reasons to be Optimistic for 2020

If you've been struggling under the weight of cheerless news stories, read about the ways in which we're seeing positive change.
December 24, 2019
Tara Button: How it felt to meet The Minimalists

Tara Button: How it felt to meet The Minimalists

Tara Button sits down with Joshua Fields Milburn and Ryan Nicodemus - founders of The Minimalists podcast, to talk all things minimalism and the inception story of BuyMeOnce. 
October 15, 2019
The BuyMeOnce Excellence Awards 2019

The BuyMeOnce Excellence Awards 2019

2019 marks the first year of the BuyMeOnce Excellence Awards. We will run the awards annually with the aim that they will eventually become known as a kitemark of longevity and sustainability. Here is the official list of winners for 2019.
May 20, 2019
30 Long Lasting Wedding Gift Ideas

30 Long Lasting Wedding Gift Ideas

These 30 wedding gift ideas are incredibly long lasting and perfect for anyone in the wedding party, no matter who's on your list.
May 17, 2019
Apple plans eco "Everlasting" iPhone

Apple plans eco "Everlasting" iPhone

Apple to launch an "Everlasting" iPhone! Will this be the end of planned obsolescence and waste in the phone industry?
April 01, 2019
Sustainable Sleepwear and Cozy Bedtime Products

Sustainable Sleepwear and Cozy Bedtime Products

We spend half our lives in bed, so why neglect the night when it comes to bringing beautiful, well-made products into our lives? In today’s fast paced world it’s more important than ever to make sure we are taking the time to properly wind down, relax and recharge our brains in order to tackle the busy waking hours.
February 11, 2019
Marie Kondo will not save us

Marie Kondo will not save us

Decluttering is just one step in curing our sick relationship with stuff, and it may be the easiest step to tackle. What the Marie Kondo method doesn’t address is the reason our homes became cluttered. Here's what you can do to tackle this issue.
January 25, 2019
6 Products and Honest Tips for a Low-Waste, Healthy Period

6 Products and Honest Tips for a Low-Waste, Healthy Period

Women were happily using reusable cloth pads for centuries until certain companies began touting the idea that throwaway products were more “sanitary.” Whilst periods are many things – painful, emotional, hugely inconvenient – they’re the most natural thing in the world. Conversely, throwaway sanitary towels are often made using plastic that won’t biodegrade and nasty chemicals to make them smell nicer.
January 11, 2019
10 Tips for a Mindful Year: How to beat stress, anxiety and clutter in 2019

10 Tips for a Mindful Year: How to beat stress, anxiety and clutter in 2019

New Year is the perfect time to draw a line in the sand. It’s time to regroup so that 2019 can become your best year yet. Here are our top 10 tips for how to beat stress, anxiety and clutter and have a more mindful 2019.
January 03, 2019
Inspiring Creativity and Imaginative Play with little miss workbench

Inspiring Creativity and Imaginative Play with little miss workbench

In a world full of electronic gadgets and computer screens, it’s refreshing to encourage children to be creative and use their imaginations. Enter little miss workbench, an American-made company that encourages imaginative play with their range of beautifully handcrafted, timeless wooden toys.
August 20, 2018
BuyMeOnce Behind the Scenes: GFX Sustainable Fashion Event

BuyMeOnce Behind the Scenes: GFX Sustainable Fashion Event

A recycled clothing catwalk show, a clothes swap party, a market selling sustainable clothing and accessories. Stitch that all up with a DJ and launch it in New York’s Brooklyn Mirage. The result? The sustainable fashion party of the summer. Check out our behind the scenes view of GFX's Daft Brunch.
July 17, 2018
Cotopaxi Backpacks: Alleviating Poverty with Adventure

Cotopaxi Backpacks: Alleviating Poverty with Adventure

Cotopaxi are an ethical outdoor gear brand with a difference. A remarkable social mission might be the beating heart of the company but innovative, considered and durable design is the backbone. Read on to find out more about this brand and what we think sets their gear apart.

June 26, 2018