{"id":150687,"date":"2025-04-07T19:06:01","date_gmt":"2025-04-07T12:06:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.siamlandbank.com\/propertynews\/property-news\/from-no-show-couriers-to-food-banks-my-quest-to-rehome-everything-we-test-on-the-filter\/"},"modified":"2025-04-08T02:07:26","modified_gmt":"2025-04-07T19:07:26","slug":"from-no-show-couriers-to-food-banks-my-quest-to-rehome-everything-we-test-on-the-filter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.siamlandbank.com\/propertynews\/property-news\/from-no-show-couriers-to-food-banks-my-quest-to-rehome-everything-we-test-on-the-filter\/","title":{"rendered":"From no-show couriers to food banks: my quest to rehome everything we test on the Filter"},"content":{"rendered":"


\nThis week: what happens to products after we review them; spring gardening gear; and anti-ageing essentials (including sunscreen)At the Filter, we test a LOT of products. We\u2019ve put everything from mattresses to treadmills through their paces to try to help you make better-informed shopping decisions. However, that means our expert testers can accumulate a lot of products. After all, you can\u2019t find the best air fryer without taking a few for a spin. So, with sustainability \u2013 as well as journalistic independence, unswayed by promises of freebies \u2013 in mind, we\u2019ve always promised to return samples to the manufacturer after testing or, where that\u2019s not possible, donate them to good causes.That\u2019s where I come in. As the Filter\u2019s researcher, it\u2019s my job to not only help find and source products but also rehome them when they\u2019re finished with. I\u2019ve been tasked with getting everything, from blenders to electric toothbrushes and even food, from writers\u2019 homes across the country to charities that can benefit from them the most.Anti-ageing products that actually work: Sali Hughes on the 30 best serums, creams and treatmentsJess Cartner-Morley\u2019s April style essentials: from sexy spring sweaters to the loafers that won the high streetThe best walking pads and under-desk treadmills, tried and tested to turn your work day into a workout\u2018Cute, but doesn\u2019t taste too good\u2019: the best (and worst) Easter chocolate treats, tested Continue reading…
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\nSource : theguardian.com
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