CircularA2Z: IKEA

When we think of IKEA, we often picture stylish, affordable furniture—but did you know IKEA is also on a bold mission to become a fully circular and climate-positive business by 2030?

If you search for "circular economy examples company," IKEA consistently appears on the list. As one of the world's largest home retailers, IKEA demonstrates that circularity is not just a niche concept; it is an essential direction for sustainable business practices now and in the future!



IKEA 𝙞𝙨 𝙚𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙙𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙘𝙞𝙧𝙘𝙪𝙡𝙖𝙧 𝙥𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙘𝙞𝙥𝙡𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙘𝙧𝙤𝙨𝙨 𝙞𝙩𝙨 𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙧𝙚 𝙗𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨, 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙙𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙜𝙣 𝙩𝙤 𝙙𝙞𝙨𝙥𝙤𝙨𝙖𝙡:

𝘋𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘨𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘊𝘪𝘳𝘤𝘶𝘭𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘺
IKEA is transitioning to 100% renewable and recycled materials, ensuring products can be repaired, reused, and recycled.

𝘉𝘶𝘺-𝘉𝘢𝘤𝘬 & 𝘙𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘭 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘮
Customers can return used IKEA furniture, which is then refurbished and resold, extending product lifecycles and reducing waste.

𝘍𝘭𝘢𝘵-𝘗𝘢𝘤𝘬𝘦𝘥 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘚𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺
Their iconic flat-pack model reduces transportation emissions and packaging waste, making logistics more efficient.



🌱 𝘽𝙚𝙮𝙤𝙣𝙙 𝙘𝙞𝙧𝙘𝙪𝙡𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙮, 𝙄𝙆𝙀𝘼 𝙞𝙨 𝙩𝙖𝙘𝙠𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙘𝙡𝙞𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙚 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙙-𝙤𝙣:

↳ 100% Renewable Energy
IKEA stores, warehouses, and production facilities are powered by renewable energy, with investments in wind and solar farms.

↳ Sustainable Sourcing
Committed to responsible forestry, IKEA ensures all its wood is FSC-certified or recycled.

↳ Meatless Innovation
From plant-based meatballs to vegan hot dogs, IKEA is transforming its food offerings to lower carbon footprints.



🗓️ 𝙄𝙆𝙀𝘼’𝙨 𝘾𝙞𝙧𝙘𝙪𝙡𝙖𝙧 𝘼𝙜𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙖

IKEA’s commitment to circularity is outlined in their 𝘾𝙞𝙧𝙘𝙪𝙡𝙖𝙧 𝘼𝙜𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙖, focusing on designing all products to be reused, refurbished, remanufactured, and eventually recycled. This roadmap ensures a future where waste is minimized, and resources are kept in use for as long as possible.
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IKEA 𝙞𝙨 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙫𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙖 𝙜𝙡𝙤𝙗𝙖𝙡 𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙛𝙩 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙖 𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙖𝙧 “𝙩𝙖𝙠𝙚-𝙢𝙖𝙠𝙚-𝙬𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙚” 𝙢𝙤𝙙𝙚𝙡 𝙩𝙤 𝙖 𝙘𝙞𝙧𝙘𝙪𝙡𝙖𝙧 𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙤𝙢𝙮 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙢𝙞𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙛𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙙𝙖𝙗𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙤𝙧 𝙨𝙩𝙮𝙡𝙚. Their journey inspires businesses and individuals alike to rethink consumption and embrace sustainability.



Next time you visit IKEA, consider their sustainable options—whether it’s choosing recycled materials, returning used furniture, or trying a plant-based meal. Small choices add up to a big impact!


Video credits to EATMEATER (2019 Sep: Film made for IKEA with VegasDevine)

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