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Guides to more sustainable, eco-friendly living

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

So here are some ideas to get you started. And we can make an impact, together.

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.

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. Start simple with sorting plastic, metal cans, glass jars or any recyclable materials that you often dispose of. Easily identify each group with the three colours of our durable DIMPA waste sorting bags. 50% of each bag is made from Polypropylene (PP), a form of recycled plastic that gives the product several lives through use and reuse.

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A white/dark grey/light grey DIMPA waste sorting bag
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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. LED bulbs – like this built-in LED light source in the SINNERLIG table lamp – use 85% less electricity than the traditional light bulb. You'd love that this lamp is dimmable and can last about 20 years if the lamp is on for 3 hours per day! (Plus, the lamp shade is made of bamboo, a sustainable material.)

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A bamboo/handmade dimmable SINNERLIG LED table lamp
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A firm/white ÅNNELAND foam mattress in the bedroom

Turning waste into mattresses – for a second life

Do you know: we have some mattresses made from sustainable or recyclable materials? The ticking and inner cover of the ÅKREHAMN foam mattress is made of recycled polyester.

When we make products from recycled polyester, PET bottles and other non-biodegradable sources of polyester get a new life in products like mattresses, pillows, storage boxes, kitchen fronts and even lamps.

When using them, you get to enjoy exactly the same quality and function. And naturally, they’re just as clean and safe in every way.

And perhaps the very best part – you contribute to using less new raw materials too.

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. One rechargeable LADDA battery is equivalent to 500 disposable alkaline batteries that would be thrown away. Time to switch?

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A HR06 AA 1.2V LADDA rechargeable battery in the home office
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How to give furniture a longer life

Are you sure that piece of furniture has no further use? We have some tips on how to prolong the life – and maximise the value – of what you already own. For instance, you can oil your APTITLIG bamboo chopping board at least once a month, to keep it looking new and extend its usage.

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A bamboo APTITLIG chopping board
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