This cool circular shop is part of IKEA PH's sustainable efforts
“For us, a sustainable life at home is affordable and attainable through small actions that will eventually create a big impact on home life and on our Earth,” says IKEA Pasay City Store Manager Georg Platzer. “At IKEA, we believe that sustainable living cannot be a luxury for the few. It must be affordable for the many.”
Boasting of over 2,000 products that help save energy and water, reduce waste, conserve resources, and home furnishings made with renewable and recycled materials, 57 affordable, practical, and simple solutions were designed for the Philippine market.
For one, the Swedish company believes how important it is that furniture pieces grow as the family grows. Instead of throwing out the whole piece, it is best that products can be changed, and even supplemented as needed. Their LED light bulbs use 85 percent less energy and last 20 times longer. Their choice of wood is also recyclable, and bamboo is also used as a sustainable raw material. Cotton that is used comes from sustainable sources as well. Plant-based food items are also available, such as Huvudroll plant ball that’s a great alternative to their meatballs. Sixty percent of IKEA’s product line is already using renewable materials.
Before checking out, don’t forget to visit the Circular Shop. “No visit to IKEA Philippines would be complete without dropping by the Circular Shop where you’ll find returned items, floor samples, end of the range, and discontinued pieces, all at a fraction of their original price. We’re dedicated to giving every piece we make a long and useful life as possible, and this is one of the ways we’re making sure we do that,” reminds Platzer.
One can find great deals in this corner at discounted deals. And since they are priced lower than their usual rates, these items can't be exchanged as it is outside the IKEA guarantee. Even better news is that you get 10 percent off when you purchase at Circular Shop using your IKEA Family eCard. There's also a recycle station after the checkout counters where you can drop off burnt out bulbs, PET bottles, tin/steel, textiles, aluminum, and even cardboard.
Other things to look forward to is the colorful carrier bag Storstomma, and a surfer-inspired collection called the Kaseberga that both highlight sustainability using materials made from recycled resources.