Parenting always comes with unique challenges, but one experience that is well-known to all parents of LEGO-loving children is the pain of stepping on one of those surprisingly sharp colorful blocks. Fortunately, treacherous LEGOs, and scattered playroom mess in general, could … [Read more...] about IKEA and LEGO team up to save playtime and your living room floor
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IKEA will buy back unwanted furniture to promote sustainable consumption
In a step closer towards reaching its goal of full circularity by 2030, IKEA will soon start buying unwanted furniture from its customers for up to 50 percent of the original price — all in a bid to encourage people to take a stand against excessive consumption. As part of the … [Read more...] about IKEA will buy back unwanted furniture to promote sustainable consumption
Ikea’s classic Swedish meatball now has a plant-based version
Each year, Ikea sells more than a billion meatballs at its in-store restaurants. But the furniture company is now hoping to convince more customers to choose a plant-based version instead. In August, it will launch a new “plant ball” in European stores. US stores are set to … [Read more...] about Ikea’s classic Swedish meatball now has a plant-based version
A look into IKEA’s quest to become fully circular by 2030
Last year, as Ikea began testing a furniture rental program in some markets, it also began taking old furniture back from customers, so it could refurbish old sofas and resell them instead of having them sent to landfills. It’s just one aspect of the company’s plans to become … [Read more...] about A look into IKEA’s quest to become fully circular by 2030
Forget dressers, IKEA wants you to build a bee house
The task of building IKEA furniture has been challenging newlyweds and college students for years. Now, the company is offering a new challenge to customers: building bee habitats. IKEA’s research and design lab, SPACE10, has partnered with European design studio Bakken & … [Read more...] about Forget dressers, IKEA wants you to build a bee house
