IKEA branch out into selling “affordable” renewable energy to households, starting in Sweden

IKEA is branching out into selling renewable energy to households, starting with Sweden’s home market from September. Ingka Group, the owner of most IKEA stores worldwide, said households would be able to buy affordable renewable electricity from solar and wind parks, and track their usage through an app. Ingka’s partner Svea Solar, which produces solar panels for Ikea, will buy the electricity on the Nordic … Continue reading IKEA branch out into selling “affordable” renewable energy to households, starting in Sweden

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

IKEA launches “buy back” initiative in a move that will help it become “fully circular and climate positive” by 2030

IKEA customers who have tired of their flat pack furniture will now be able to sell items back to the retailer for resale as secondhand, in a “buy back” initiative which aims to help the retailer become fully circular and climate positive by 2030. Under the scheme, customers who want to sell their flat pack IKEA dressers, drawers, cabinets and tables back to the retailer … Continue reading IKEA launches “buy back” initiative in a move that will help it become “fully circular and climate positive” by 2030

Wildhomes: Artists create habitats for city wildlife from upcycled IKEA products

London-based artists have created a series of habitats for wildlife – which will house local birds, bats and insects in a Greenwich park – by upcycling IKEA products. To mark the launch of IKEA’s new sustainable store in South London, the flat-pack retailer teamed up with artists including Hattie Newman, Adam Furman and Supermundane to transform chairs, tables and kitchen worktops into liveable spaces for animals. … Continue reading Wildhomes: Artists create habitats for city wildlife from upcycled IKEA products

IKEA launches first kitchen units made from recycled plastic bottles and reclaimed wood

IKEA has launched its first ever eco kitchen entirely made from recycled plastic bottles and reclaimed industrial wood. Made in collaboration with Swedish design studio, Form Us With Love, the KUNGSBACKA units utilise 25 plastic bottles for every 40x80cm unit. With a suggested lifespan of 25 years, the kitchen’s main structure is formed from reclaimed wood, while the coating is made from plastic bottles. Form Us … Continue reading IKEA launches first kitchen units made from recycled plastic bottles and reclaimed wood