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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
Decluttering the Things I Didn’t Need: Tara’s Minimalist Year

Decluttering the Things I Didn’t Need: Tara’s Minimalist Year

Last year, our ever-inspired founder and dear leader Tara Button decided to cut the crap. Living for a year without extraneous items, this list was to be her own minimalist bible. I think it’s about time we discovered how she got on. Was it way too easy? Was it a little too tough?

October 15, 2019
The Checklist of Things I Didn’t Need

The Checklist of Things I Didn’t Need

Last year I wrote a list of things I didn’t need. This year I want to see whether I stuck to it or not. My approach to minimalism isn’t just a toolkit to decluttering, but it is also about ensuring I’m not buying crap I don’t want or need. This list was the most powerful tool to stop those impulse buys.

October 15, 2019
The Inspirationals: Antonia Edwards, Founder of Upcyclist

The Inspirationals: Antonia Edwards, Founder of Upcyclist

Imagine if all the furniture in your home sparked joy every time you look at it, didn't cost you a small fortune to own, and helped save the planet. This is the vision Antonia Edwards saw when she launched Upcyclist in 2011. We spoke with Antonia about the environmental benefits of upcycling and her best tips for sourcing genuine upcycled goods and how to get started as a beginner!
July 12, 2019
Made in the UK: The new home of fast fashion?

Made in the UK: The new home of fast fashion?

The Guardian’s Sandra Laville this week delved deeper into Boohoo and their production practices. It’s emerged that the brand produce one of their hero pieces, a bandeau dress coming in at a whopping £5, at a factory in the UK. ‘Made in England’ has always been a badge of honour and carries with it an association of quality and craftsmanship, expertise and trust. But we have to wonder: when a dress costs the consumer £5, who’s left paying the rest of the bill?
June 27, 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
Ten Easy Habits to Help Save the Planet

Ten Easy Habits to Help Save the Planet

Celebrate Earth Day every day with this collection of ten planet-friendly habits.
April 15, 2019
Introducing Loop: The grocery delivery service of the future

Introducing Loop: The grocery delivery service of the future

It’s the small things that make a big difference to the environment, and getting weekly products in reusable packaging has the potential to have huge positive effects in the fight against climate change.
April 02, 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
How to Throw a Zero Waste Easter Gathering

How to Throw a Zero Waste Easter Gathering

Whether you’re celebrating Easter this year with family, friends, or both, we have some handy solutions in ensuring that your Easter gathering is as zero waste as possible.
March 29, 2019
The Best Gifts for Babies: 10 High Quality, Ethical Ideas

The Best Gifts for Babies: 10 High Quality, Ethical Ideas

This article contains 10 long lasting baby products we’ve found that are not only durable but are also ethically made and sustainable. These beautifully crafted items are guaranteed to last long enough to be passed down to younger siblings and for other little ones to enjoy.

March 15, 2019