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Shedding light on the most durable (and shoddy) products. Read our independent reviews, advice on living a calmer, less wasteful life, plus the latest news about our mission to end throwaway culture.

A linen love affair? Piglet in Bed, reviewed.

A linen love affair? Piglet in Bed, reviewed.

Piglet in Bed products are more than your average set of bedding or pajamas, and so to be worth it, I’d say they’d have to live up to their name…Here’s my honest, personal experience of Piglet bedding and pajamas, from snoozing to lounging and everything in between.
Buy cheap, buy twice: how to save money by buying for life

Buy cheap, buy twice: how to save money by buying for life

Whilst cheap things need to be bought over and over (piling up in landfill in the meantime), you only need to pay for quality once. We discuss how buy-for-life products can offer outstanding value over many years of use, and how to stop associating cheapness with good value.
Cooking with a Dutch Oven (from a beginner)

Cooking with a Dutch Oven (from a beginner)

Cooking with the SAVEUR Selects' Dutch Oven: a beginner's honest review.
The best buy-it-for-life pepper grinders (2026): tested, re-checked, and two myths corrected

The best buy-it-for-life pepper grinders (2026): tested, re-checked, and two myths corrected

Our 2026 guide to the pepper mills that last a lifetime: Peugeot, Zassenhaus, Cole & Mason, Skeppshult and Fletchers' Mill, judged on what actually kills a grinder. Every warranty read on the maker's own site; every link checked on amazon.com.

Flowfold: from trash to treasure.

Flowfold: from trash to treasure.

From throwing your backpack down by the front door at the end of the day, to keeping your wallet in the same pocket as your keys, the items we depend on are put to the test on a daily basis. But are these things we rely on so heavily up to the job? What happens when they fall apart?

Launched in 2010, Flowfold began as a solution to this very problem.

10 wedding gifts to love - ‘til death do you part.

10 wedding gifts to love - ‘til death do you part.

There’s something poetic about giving a wedding gift that could last the couple the rest of their lives - and beyond. Just as a marriage is a bond for life, so should be the perfect wedding present. Weddings are the perfect time to create future heirlooms.

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Socks that last (2026): the best buy-it-for-life socks, and how to make any pair last longer

Socks are one of those things we tend not to think about until something goes wrong. Holes in toes are irritating for an entire day, and losing a favored sock can be a tragedy. But how long are socks supposed to last? And is it ever possible to have a pair of socks for life?
The best cast iron skillets you will only buy once (2026), plus 10 myths to ignore

The best cast iron skillets you will only buy once (2026), plus 10 myths to ignore

Whether you’ve been using a cast iron skillet for years, or you’re in the research stage of buying your first one, you’ll have noticed people have a lot of opinions on how to treat them.
Buying once: the greenwashing antidote.

Buying once: the greenwashing antidote.

In today’s market, sustainability sells. In just the past few years, we’ve seen an eco-conscious mindset move from niche to norm - and companies are shapeshifting their branding in order to offer consumers a so-called guilt-free purchase. But how do we know when a product is actually doing good? And do ‘green’ shopping choices really tackle the root problem of overconsumption?
A resolution you'll actually keep. Trust us.

A resolution you'll actually keep. Trust us.

We break down the essential steps in making - and keeping - your New Years’ resolutions. Why do so many of us struggle to see them through?
Gift things that last.

What gifts will you love for life?

To capture the beauty of buying for life, we reached out to our amazing Buy Me Once community to ask about the things they’ve kept, used and loved forever.

Ten Things that Last FAQs

Ten Things that Last FAQs

Ten Things That Last is a little different from the sales you might have seen before.