Would you consider placing a movable bed in front of your closet to save space? What if the bed could move itself automatically when you needed to access your shoes? Ori, a customizable furniture company, is joining others, such as Alphabet and Sidewalk Labs, and embracing how … [Read more...] about High tech furniture makes smaller spaces more adaptable than ever
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IKEA is on a quest to bring energy to people with no access to power
In the world of positive news, IKEA’s name pops up quite often. Just last week, we wrote about a new line of IKEA homeware that is being made using waste straw from rice farmers in India who typically burn it, which contributes heavily to air pollution. And the week before, we … [Read more...] about IKEA is on a quest to bring energy to people with no access to power
IKEA launches new collection made of leftover rice straw to reduce smog in India
Once the rice is harvested in India, the straw is commonly burnt by small-scale rural farmers to make way for the new crop. This smoke contributes to the smog peaks that cause numerous health problems for the population of northern India, where nine out of 10 of the world's most … [Read more...] about IKEA launches new collection made of leftover rice straw to reduce smog in India
Ikea is hopping on the plant-based meat bandwagon with new vegan ‘meatballs’
Ikea is known around the world for two things: its furniture and its meatballs. Indeed, along with the BILLY bookcase and the POÄNG chair, meatballs are one of the company’s bestselling products, with roughly a billion meatballs sold per year. Now that a number of restaurants and … [Read more...] about Ikea is hopping on the plant-based meat bandwagon with new vegan ‘meatballs’
IKEA develops state-of the-art curtains that purify the air in your home
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), air pollution is one of the biggest environmental health risks on the planet, leading to millions of deaths annually. The problem is more alarming for those us living in cities, so much so that air-purifiers are expected to become … [Read more...] about IKEA develops state-of the-art curtains that purify the air in your home