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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.
October Brand Spotlight: Houdini
We're very excited to introduce to you our spotlight brand for October, acclaimed Swedish sportswear brand and sustainability champions Houdini. Here are a few reasons why you, like us, will probably fall in love with them.
Blogger Spotlight: Fashionhedge
Yarina is the blogger behind the ethical fashion blog Fashionhedge. Her blog is your guide to the wide world of slow, ethical and sustainable fashion. Yarina writes unabashedly, tackling everything from sustainable fashion debates to women in media and pop culture.
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.
7 of the Best Kitchen Tools for Thanksgiving: Canadian Edition
Behind every great cook there is a well-equipped kitchen, and if there’s one time of year to be at the top of your game it’s Thanksgiving. We can’t promise that this roundup of our favourite time-tested tools will immediately transform you into a Michelin star chef – but they will certainly help.
Introducing: The BuyMeOnce Pets Category
Everybody knows a pet is for life and not just for Christmas; here at BuyMeOnce, we believe your pet’s toys, collars, bowls and beds should all be for life too! Introducing the brand new BuyMeOnce pets category.
October Spotlight: Nanoleaf
Who said that durable had to mean old-fashioned? Nanoleaf break the stereotype with their striking LED lighting systems built to be as long-lasting as they are eye-catching. Nanoleaf are design pioneers, creating modular systems that breathe life into a room, transforming space with vibrant color and naturally toned light.
Blogger Spotlight: Lobster & Swan
Jeska Hearne is the blogger behind one of the UK’s original lifestyle blogs, Lobster & Swan. Since 2007, she has captivated her audience with her distinctive and creative style and shown thousands of readers how to design a space filled only with things that bring you joy.
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 brought by environmental association group Halte à l’Obsolescence Programmée (Stop Planned Obsolescence.
The Zero-Waste Handbag: How to be Clutter-Free On the Go
My handbag seems to act like a magnet for waste. Every couple of weeks I clean out a baffling amount of scraps and flyers, receipts, water bottles and plastic cutlery, tissues, freehand wipes and all sorts of other unidentified trash. But now I’m making a change.
Revealed: Why your iPhone only lasted one year
Who’s excited about the new iPhone release? Has it ignited a desire so white hot you spent the end of last week camped out along a major high street or furiously locked in a silent digital bidding war. No? Here at BuyMeOnce HQ, we’ve been left reeling from the latest revelation that the lifespan of an iPhone is just one year.
Google and uBreakiFix to mend hurricane-hit Houston phones – For free
After days of fear and uncertainty, a crumb of good news returns to Houston this week. If your Google Pixel or Pixel XL phone has been damaged by the devastating effects of Hurricane Harvey, you’ll be able to get it fixed absolutely free at 7 Houston locations.