Black+Blum

British design house Black+Blum implores us to "buy once, buy well". The meaning is clear – these are durable products that, when properly cared for, should provide years of enjoyment. They stand as proof, too, that even the smallest details of daily life can benefit from aesthetic attentiveness and sustainably-minded design. Or, to put it simply, your lunch will look better than ever.

Here you'll find our hand-picked selection of the brand's smartest inventions, including food bowls crafted from wood pulp with screw-on stainless steel tops. Each houses a food-safe glass pot and comes with a silicone lid to lock in freshness. Stuff one with fresh salad or leftover pasta, and you'll be the envy of your workmates come lunchtime.

Then there's the famous Black+Blum water bottle. You'll notice its distinctively curvy container, which looks like glass but is actually made from almost-unbreakable, BPA-free Tritan plastic. Key to its design is a charcoal filter that improves the flavour of your H₂O while absorbing harmful toxins such as chlorine. Very clever.

Some of the brand's items – such as those Black+Blum charcoal-filter bottles – fall under our Project Earth initiative. This is because they're intended to help you cut down on single-use plastics. Look for our banner to pick them out.