A sustainable everyday

A more 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.

Second life furniture | Sustainable materials | 2024 Sustainability report

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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Second life furniture

From pre-loved to re-loved

Take care of more than just your pocket by selling us your pre-loved IKEA furniture. You get an IKEA refund card and your furniture gets a new home. Win, win.

Second life furniture, ready for a new home

Shop our planet (and pocket) friendly As-is range in-store and online. Here you’ll find a wide range of second-hand products at an affordable price.

Our materials

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A wood-topped dining table with a striking grain pattern upon which is a pile of dinner plates, some candlesticks and a vase.

A cotton plant with three white, fluffy cotton flowers at sunset in a lush green field of cotton plants.

Three wall-mounted KNOPARE hooks mounted at different heights, one of which is holding a white macrame bag.

A storage unit with a vertical, white metal mesh surface. A woman’s hand is hanging several earrings in the mesh holes.

A flock of unshorn sheep grazing on a sunny day. In the background are pine trees, mountains and blue sky.

The hand of an Indian artisan hand-weaving a bamboo lattice from long, thin strands of bamboo.

Quick and easy tips for more sustainable living

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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.

Use less water

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

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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IKEA Sustainability Strategy

IKEA Australia Sustainability Report 2024

Read about our sustainability initiatives, progress, goals for the future and how we’re making living a more sustainable life at home easy and affordable for Australians.

Read the IKEA Australia Sustainability Report 2024

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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