A sustainable everyday

We want to empower people to live more sustainably, so we’re focusing on affordable products that are both resource- and energy-efficient. With home solar panels, plant-based hot dogs and energy-saving solutions, we’re paving the way for more sustainable living for the many.

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Quick and easy tips for more sustainable living

More and more people are interested in reducing the impact they have on the planet, but many don’t really know how to do it. Sustainable living is all about making small everyday changes to everyday life. Because that's the beauty of small things – together they add up.

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Use less energy

So many parts of the home can have a direct impact on your energy use. Fortunately, we have some quick tricks for you to save energy at home.

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Use less water

With a fresh look at your household habits, you could save many liters of precious fresh water every day. Take a look at our smart solutions to save water at home.

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Choose better food

Your food choices can make a difference, from plant-based to certified products from responsible sources. Discover more easy wins to eat more sustainably.

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Create less waste

Even when you live frugally, there’s always a certain amount of household waste. But there are some simple ways to reuse what you have and reduce waste at home.

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Love it longer

The potential to repurpose, repair, reuse, resell or recycle products is growing all the time. Find out about the small steps you can take to give your furniture a longer life.

We will inspire and enable people to move towards healthy and sustainable lifestyles, by making them a choice that is affordable, attractive, and accessible for as many people as possible.

IKEA Sustainability Strategy

Our materials

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Sustainability transformation

Our vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people. In today’s world, this means transforming our business and value chain to reduce our climate footprint.

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Circular business is good business

We’re on our way to becoming a circular business. As part of this transition, we’re developing products and services to help maintain, repair and pass on their belongings.

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Climate action

If we're to make the planet a safer and healthier place for generations to come, the world needs effective, organized and innovative action.

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IKEA sustainability ambitions for 2030

The IKEA Sustainability Strategy sets out our goals for transforming the IKEA business across our value chain, and life at home for people across the world.

Services

With IKEA services, we can help you create a better and more sustainable everyday life at home.

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Order small spare parts

You can order free assembly parts such as screws, knobs or plugs to your home, using our self-service offering.

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Buyback & Resell your pre-loved IKEA items

We’re buying back your gently used IKEA furniture, to give it as many lives as possible. Giving you in-store credit in return.

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Browse second-hand at IKEA

Our As-Is section has a selection of products ready for a new life: from display and discontinued items, to second-hand gems.

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A clear sustainability strategy

Our sustainability ambitions and commitments are set for 2030 in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). However, our sustainability agenda goes beyond 2030.

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Social impact

We take our responsibility seriously in the local communities where we're present. Through thoughtful and enduring actions, we want our community outreach to have a positive impact on people and planet, helping to build a fairer and more equal society.

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