IKEA plans to sell spare furniture parts in a move to become a more sustainable business

IKEA is planning to sell spare furniture parts in its stores as a way to prolong the life of its products, signalling a move to become a more sustainable and climate positive business by 2030. The flat-pack furniture pioneer hopes this new move will make it easier for customers to refurbish, upcycle and reuse items otherwise thrown away. Among the spare furniture parts that the retailer could … Continue reading IKEA plans to sell spare furniture parts in a move to become a more sustainable business

Pet-friendly House Plants

Bring some nature in to your home this winter and tend to some house plants that are non-toxic and pet-friendly. House plants are known to increase oxygen levels, relieve stress, boost productivity, and increase focus and concentration, among other benefits. What’s more when it’s cold outside and you are not feeling going out, you can still connect with nature by tending to your house plants … Continue reading Pet-friendly House Plants

Thai Style Solutions: Thailand’s post-pandemic solutions for growth reconnects local crafts to global design scene

Thailand has found a new pathway to reconnect local craft businesses to global markets with a new initiative, Thai Style Solutions, which promotes Thai products and design services as alternative solutions for the post-pandemic world – offering new perspectives on the future of sustainable growth. Thai Style Solutions, which has been set up by the Thailand government’s Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP), encourages forward-thinking … Continue reading Thai Style Solutions: Thailand’s post-pandemic solutions for growth reconnects local crafts to global design scene