works For years, the Swedish furniture company IKEA on sustainability. IKEA now has some of these activities under the descriptive title "a Task that never ends "together - a list that is maintained continuously.
Ikea Works on sustainability Image: Ikea
the responsible use of resources is an essential part of the IKEA approach to product development and production. It not only helps to save money but also protects the environment. IKEA uses more material than necessary, and try to as much renewable and recyclable materials to use as possible. The self-assembling adjustable furniture is easy to disassemble, making it easier to materials such as wood, plastic, metal and glass to separate and recycle. Gottfried Kienzl Environmental Manager of IKEA Austria: "We want to make a difference - just as in the large and small. Whether through the use of renewable energies, the optimal use of transport capacity or through local partnerships. "IKEA would offer solutions and know-how, which enable people to a more sustainable life at home. It starts on a small scale such as with sophisticated storage containers for food, by this last longer, or sophisticated as the portioning RARITET can. Faucets with regulating function as RINGSKÄR help to reduce water consumption by 30 percent or more. SPARSAM, rational system for waste separation and low induction cooktops are more examples.
support of responsible production
IKEA products must be manufactured by suppliers in satisfactory working conditions, maintain a responsible approach to the environment. Therefore, all IKEA suppliers and producers to keep the IKEA IWAY Code of Conduct. IKEA is confident that close and long-term relationship contributes most to the positive development of the suppliers. The criteria of the IKEA IWAY Code of Conduct must be followed by every company that has worked for IKEA. The policy covers the national legislation, a ban of child labor and discrimination, adequate remuneration, safe and healthy working environment and environmentally conscious. Regular inspections by IKEA quality inspectors ensure compliance. IKEA Goes Renewable
is one of the major current projects "IKEA goes renewable": the aim of reducing the total energy consumption compared to 2005 by a quarter. All IKEA stores, distribution centers, manufacturing plants and offices worldwide expected Swedwood in future be fully powered by renewable energy, and independent of fossil fuels. In Austria, the distribution center already in Wels a solar system that is IKEA furniture store in Klagenfurt heated by geothermal heat and cooling. And since the beginning of this year, Austria also relates IKEA ® 100% green electricity.
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