Reviews & Articles

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.

The BuyMeOnce Research Process

The BuyMeOnce Research Process

The six main considerations we take into account during our research process

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.
What's BuyMeOnce reading right now?

What's BuyMeOnce reading right now?

During the welcome holiday downtime, the BuyMeOnce team are taking the opportunity for a little reflection and inspiration.
A Wrap of the Most Durable Articles of 2019

A Wrap of the Most Durable Articles of 2019

No prizes for guessing what topics were the most popular with our readers and followers in 2019. Buying long lasting products. 

Tara Button: 2019 in Review

Tara Button: 2019 in Review

Our founder Tara Button muses on the year that's been and what she wishes for the New Year.
Green Friday Friends: How BuyMeOnce is Fighting the Black Friday Frenzy

Green Friday Friends: How BuyMeOnce is Fighting the Black Friday Frenzy

BuyMeOnce is all for taking advantage of sales to purchase things we really need, but Black Friday Weekend is a different beast altogether. 
12 Tips of Christmas Gifting

12 Tips of Christmas Gifting

Tara Button can completely empathize with Christmas panic buying because that has been her default for this time of year. But, it doesn't have to be that way. At BuyMeOnce we believe a good gift shouldn't be just for Christmas, but should be for life.
Lily’s guide to Christmas gifting

Lily’s guide to Christmas gifting

It’s that time of year again. Christmas and all that comes with it is drawing ever closer so we've decided to share our guide to help you shop for gifts the BuyMeOnce way. 
25 Sustainable Home Decor Gifts that Last

25 Sustainable Home Decor Gifts that Last

If you’re buying something for a new homeowner this Christmas, or even someone who just loves to nest, our list of sustainable home decor gifts will be your go-to guide. 
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. 
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?

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.