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The IKEA Sustainability Strategy

We have big ambitions for 2030. We are committed to doing our part to tackle climate change, unsustainable consumption, and inequality. Our three major focus areas are Healthy & sustainable living, Circular & climate positive and Fair & equal.


IKEA Angpow Pouch

The angpow pouch is an initiative made possible from the parnership between IKEA Malaysia and Kloth Woman Up. In line with the practices of responsible consumption and production, these angpow pouches were made by repurposing IKEA Malaysia's pristine but unused curtain rolls.

The designs on the curtain rolls were carefully selected and are beautifully themed with the Chinese New Year season. They were then brought to an ISO-certified textile recycling factory based in Port Klang for sorting and cutting according to the required size. The angpow pouches were then sewn by more than 10 Kloth Woman Up ladies from the B40 community as a means to support their livelihood. Each pouch is produced with attention to detail and is paired with a matching coloured tassle.

The angpow pouch can be reused in more ways than one, and it is hoped that it will carry tokens of well wishes for auspicious occasions until the end of its useful life.

Collect

The designs on the curtain rolls were carefully selected and are beautifully themed with the Chinese New Year season.

Process

They were then brought to an ISO-certified textile recycling factory based in Port Klang for sorting and cutting according to the required size.

Sew

The angpow pouches were then sewn by more than 10 Kloth Woman Up ladies from the B40 community as a means to support their livelihood

Deliver

Each pouch is produced with attention to detail and is paired with a matching coloured tassel. The angpow pouch can be reused in more ways than one, and it is hoped that it will carry tokens of well wishes for auspicious occasions until the end of its useful life.


A zero-waste mindset

At IKEA, we hate wasting resources and are always looking for ways to make more from less. This applies to raw materials, energy and space. And we also know that waste can be a valuable resource. After all, waste is no longer waste if it’s given a second life. We are working with Kloth Care to repurpose our old uniforms and give them a second life. 

Collect

All the IKEA uniforms were collected by LifeLine Clothing Malaysia.

Process

The collected uniforms are sent to ATMM's ZERO Waste, ISO Certified textiles recycling facility in Port Klang, where it is sorted and cut.

Sew

The Upcycle4Better and Woman Up home sewers are engaged to repurpose the old IKEA uniforms and give them new life.

Deliver

The finished goods are delivered to the various IKEA outlets across Malaysia, whilst IKEA receives an Environmental Impact Certificate, quantifying their commitment to textiles recycling.


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