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T<\/span>he Filter US is the Guardian\u2019s new product reviews and recommendations site, grounded in rigorous testing and first-hand experience. We\u2019ll offer rigorous assessments of items for home, travel, wellness and more, as well as enlightening interviews with product experts, advice on taking care of what you already own, and gift guides to help you find thoughtful things for others.<\/p>\n Our approach is shaped by the fact that the Guardian is a global news organization, and we will seek perspectives on what to buy from around the world. Moreover, we will take into account questions of sustainability and ethical consumption. Our goal is to help you buy fewer, better things.<\/p>\n We will also advise what not<\/em> to buy. If we don\u2019t think a new or vaunted release is actually worth it, we\u2019ll say so, and we will flag questionable marketing claims or deals that aren\u2019t really deals. Importantly, we are independent and companies can\u2019t purchase a spot on our product rankings.<\/p>\n Everything from the best instant coffee, rice cookers, bike locks and blenders to skin cleansers, wedding gifts and college dorm essentials. We suggest \u201cbuy it for life\u201d products \u2013 high-quality items built to last \u2013 such as a beloved chef\u2019s knife, a great backpack, durable sandals and socks that are guaranteed for life. And we tell you which tech is overhyped (the new iPhone) and which is worth your money (eSIMs for travelers). Stay tuned \u2013 we have a lot more on the way.<\/p>\n The Filter US is created by an editorial team at the Guardian, and we commission reviewers based on their product expertise and independence.<\/p>\n In ranking the best products, we think reviewers need to have significant real-world experience of them before they can be recommended to readers. This can range from long-term usage at home to destructive testing, when we assess the durability of a product by measuring how long it takes to break it. We also seek out the opinions of experts \u2013 including our readers.<\/p>\n We believe that unfettered consumerism will have a detrimental effect on our planet, and seek to recommend products proven to last. We may also note possible risks linked to a product, such as non-stick coatings in cookware, and offer alternatives.<\/p>\n No. Reviewers choose which products to include based on their expertise and research.<\/p>\n We ask companies to supply test samples. If they do not, we purchase them. Once our reviewers have finished testing, they return items to companies or donate them to charity. 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