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Ellen MacArthur: It’s time to overhaul high street fashion
We’re setting sail to a brave new fashion world. Join us. Environmentalist Ellen MacArthur shared some shocking truths with us yesterday in her latest report and we’re still reeling. 50% of high street fashion is disposed of within a year.
Blogger Spotlight: Ethical Unicorn
Francesca Willow is an artist, a writer and the dazzling creative behind Ethical Unicorn. With her unique, informed voice she aims to inspire and equip her readers with the knowledge they need to live a more sustainable, educated lifestyle. Francesca believes that small choices have big impacts when we make them together.
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.
BuyMeOnce at the World’s Biggest Repair Cafe!
At BuyMeOnce we strongly believe that everyone is entitled to the knowledge and resources to be able to fix their own stuff, which is why we were thrilled to be invited to the World’s Biggest Repair Café.
5 Winter Capsule Wardrobe Staples (for Men and Women)
Here at BuyMeOnce we love timeless, durable clothing and we love capsule wardrobes. We also believe that nobody should have to sacrifice style for longevity.
Blogger Spotlight: Wood and Luxe
Phoebe Greenacre of Wood and Luxe is on a mission to inspire you to travel the world, try new things, have an open mind about wellness and encourage you to trust your heart in all things. Her blog is a fusion of the ethical and the luxurious.
Duralex: French Durability Icons Since 1945
Duralex make the most iconic, functional and long-lasting glasses in the world. 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.
Blogger Spotlight: Leotie Lovely
Holly Rose is the blogger behind Leotie Lovely, a conscious lifestyle blog. She believes that change starts when you learn the circular story behind every object you purchase or use, and she uses her blog as a platform to narrate her experiences.
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.
How to host a green Halloween
More than 179 million Americans are expected to partake in this year’s Halloween with an estimated $9.1 billion spend; that’s a frightful amount to celebrate what was once considered an ancient Celtic festival. But there’s a way to celebrate a green Halloween!