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Guides to more sustainable living

Reducing waste, saving energy and water, plus taking care of what you already have – a few ways to conserve resources and perhaps even save money at home. Your small, everyday actions all add up. Here are a few ideas to get you started.

Recycling bins on a green shelving unit with cabinet against a grey wall next to a rack from which hang carrier bags.
Recycling bins on a green shelving unit with cabinet against a grey wall next to a rack from which hang carrier bags.

Ergonomics improves your quality of life

We don't often consider the ergonomics of our furniture and accessories on a day-to-day basis, yet it is essential for avoiding long-term injuries and improving our sleep. Here are a few quick tips on how to get a restorative night's sleep. If you combine these tips with items that mould to your body, you'll notice a big difference in your daily life.

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How to give furniture a longer life

Are you sure that piece of furniture has no further use? This guide looks at how to prolong the life – and maximise the value – of what you already own.

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A person’s hand holds a brush to apply grey paint to the top surface of a piece of untreated pine furniture.
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How to use less and reuse more

For many disposable products, there’s often a reusable alternative. And that can be more economical, as well as less wasteful.

See the reusable guide
On a wooden chopping board, a person covers a glass of chopped watermelon with a reusable silicone ÖVERMÄTT food cover.
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How to manage waste at home

A certain amount of waste is simply a fact of life. But there are ways to reduce the amount of waste you generate at home, which can help you to save on resources – and get a well-organised home at the same time.

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A person disposes of household waste by sorting food scraps into a HÅLLBAR waste sorting bin in a drawer with four bins.
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How to save water at home

In many areas, fresh water can be a scarce resource. With some simple household products and habits, you can cut down on what goes to waste.

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Stainless steel VIMMERN kitchen mixer tap with handspray at a round BOHOLMEN inset sink, and a colander on the wall behind.
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How to save energy at home

Energy is usually a major expense for every household. Fortunately, there are some easy things you can do to use your energy smarter – and sometimes to cut the costs too.

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A girl dims the light of a FUBBLA wall lamp
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Recycling area

Did you know that our stores have a dedicated area for recycling everything that you no longer need and ensuring that it ends up in the right place? Visit your IKEA store and find out about all the products that we can collect and sort appropriately.

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