Product Recycling Fund
The price of this item includes a contribution to a Product recycling fund to ensure that waste electrical and electronic equipment is collected and recycled in a responsible manner.

IKEA Canton Environmental Responsibility

Proceeds from the campaign "One dollar is a fortune" go to education for childre
One dollar is a fortune
IKEA Social Initiative funds various projects in Asia, Africa and Central and Eastern Europe with proceeds from the annual “One dollar is a fortune” campaign. The campaign which runs in November and December donates one dollar for each Soft Toy sold to UNICEF and Save the Children education projects. IKEA Social Initiative has so far been able to donate 16.7 million dollars, supporting a total of 40 projects in more than 20 different countries and providing opportunities for quality education to millions of children.
click here to see the soft toy event microsite.

soft toy event
IKEA's Environmental Efforts
IKEA's goal is to help create a better everyday life for the many people. Part of this commitment involves being a socially responsible company.

IKEA always strives to minimize any negative environmental effects of our business, and CFL bulbs are just one more way. Today everybody is talking about energy consumption and the dangers of hazardous emissions harming the atmosphere. IKEA, however, isn’t just sitting back talking about it, we’re taking action! Promoting alternative compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs over less energy efficient lighting, such as incandescent bulbs, is one of the major strategies IKEA is implementing.

A CFL bulb lasts on average 10 times longer than a standard incandescent bulb and saves 80% more energy. So, although CFL bulbs are more expensive than incandescent bulbs, the investment pays off in the long run because there’s a lot more energy saved. Along with lower energy costs CFL bulbs emit fewer greenhouse gases into the environment. These bulbs stay much cooler than other lighting sources, which makes it safer for children. Other benefits include being well-suited for utility areas where light is on for long periods of time, and for aesthetics.

While everyone is now selling these energy-efficient bulbs, IKEA is unique in a few ways:
Lowest mercury levels
IKEA has one of the lowest mercury levels in CFL bulbs on the global market and we plan to lower the level even more. Our ultimate goal is to create CFL bulbs without any mercury content, which is anticipated in 5-10 years.

Recycling our CFL bulbs
We’re one of the only retailers partnering with local recycling companies to properly recycle the mercury content from CFL bulbs and all other electrical equipment to avoid any environmental contamination. These bulbs require special disposal, and we'll do that for you free of charge.

What else can you recycle at IKEA?
Well, pretty much everything. Be sure to stop by our Recycling Center located by Returns and Exchanges to recycle light bulbs, all plastic and batteries.

Check out our 3/pk of SPARSAM energy saving bulbs for $3.99, and save money while you help the evironment!
environmental efforts
IKEA Canton Donations
The IKEA vision is to “create a better everyday life for the many”. In developing our charitable giving program, IKEA Canton has decided the best way to support this vision is to focus on children and the environment in our local community.

If you feel your organization fits within the guidelines outlined in our Charitable Donations information attached for download, and you would like to submit an application for consideration, please follow these steps:
1. Download and fill out the Giving Guidelines Children and Environmental Support Program's Application located below.
2. Complete all mandatory sections of the form. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

*Please note that IKEA Canton will review applications 3 times a year in February, June and October only. We ask that telephone inquiries regarding status not be made due to the high volume of requests received. All decisions made by IKEA Canton are final.

Please click on the links below for more information on our donation program and how your organization may apply. Many thanks for your interest in IKEA Canton.
local donations