Sorting bags

Foldable carrier bags and clever sorting bags for everyday needs

Reusable shopping bags, shopping nets and waste-sorting bags are good for the environment because they help save resources and reduce waste. They’re good for you, too, because they offer more comfort and flexibility than single-use bags or rigid paper bags. And they’re good for your home, because many of them look great even when they’re left out or hung up. Who says practical everyday helpers can’t be a little eye-catching too?

Key features and benefits at a glance (depending on the model):

• High carrying capacity: Hard-wearing materials that stand up to everyday use
• Space-saving design: Folds down small, but holds plenty when you need it
• Easy care: Simple to clean and made to be reused
• Comfortable to carry: Practical handles make carrying easier
• Designed for sorting: Bags tailored to efficient waste separation
• For fruit and veg: Ideal for carrying and storing fresh produce
• Clever details: Colour-coded stickers and handles to keep things organised
• More eco-friendly: Helps reduce single-use waste and supports everyday sustainability

Do you know the feeling when you’ve unpacked the shopping and then don’t know what to do with all the paper and plastic? Or when you end up taking the rubbish out in whatever containers you can find? It doesn’t have to be that way. Here you’ll find alternatives that help save resources and reduce waste.

Plastic carrier bags that can handle it all – from shopping to laundry

The classic IKEA carrier bag has long shown that a simple everyday helper can do a lot: it can be used again and again, it’s easy to wipe clean, and it has strong seams and plenty of space for groceries, laundry or bulky items you want to carry or store. Even our largest carrier bags save space when you don’t need them, because they fold down neatly and fit into almost any bag – and even a chest of drawers.

Clever details: from zip-up bags to sorting bags

Whether you want to stop fruit rolling out on your way home or you need a big family bag for a day at the beach, IKEA zip bags help you keep things tidy and organised. And they’re not just for days out or precious cargo. Transparent or colourful, stackable or extra-large, they also work brilliantly as sturdy recycling bags for trips to the recycling centre, the laundry room or the bottle bank.

Versatile and practical: IKEA shopping nets

For small shops, and for carrying and storing fresh fruit and veg, our shopping nets are well worth getting to know. Made from more sustainable cotton, their open mesh helps keep things well ventilated. Use them as a handy shopping bag, a simple everyday tote, or even for carrying toys (as long as they’re not too small). They’re also quick and easy to wash in the washing machine (please follow the care instructions).

Waste sorting made easy: sorting bags and stickers

When everything is set up well, sorting your waste can be both easy and satisfying. Our waste-sorting bags are tear-resistant, washable and designed to be used again and again — whether for paper, metal, glass or plastic. Practical handles make them easy to carry and empty, while stickers and viewing windows help you label what’s what. You’ll also find classic bins with lids, plus options designed for side-by-side or stackable waste sorting.

Bins, containers and more – smart storage for recycling

To go with our carrier bags and waste-sorting bags, you’ll also find stackable containers, waste paper baskets and bins in a range of designs and colours. Whether you need a bin for the home office or children’s room, a clever waste-sorting system for the kitchen, or a small bathroom bin, you’ll find the right solution for every room – to suit your furniture, accessories and your overall style at home.