Re-thinking the way we work
We think hard about the way we work, from how we choose materials, to how we design, produce, transport, sell and even what happens to our products at the end of their life cycle.
We’re always looking to find new ways to use renewed and recycled resources as materials, we re-design the production of an existing product to make it more sustainable, and we also try to make products that can be reused, repaired, reassembled and recycled by our customers. In addition to this, we always try to save as much energy as possible in our operations.
100% of the SILVERTOPP quilt filling is obtained from recycled PET plastic.
Creating from what we already have
Have you ever tried to build something new out of things you found around your home? That’s what we try to do when we develop a new product. Looking for ways in which we can be sustainable by using either leftovers from other productions or recycled materials is a hot topic in our design process. The result is that you can buy products made from 100% surplus or recycled materials.
TÅNUM is a rug made from leftover fabric from our bed linen production.
Did you know?
Our goal is to buy all of our major materials from more sustainable sources. We achieved this for cotton already in 2015.
Re-invent and re-assemble
There are lots of ways to reduce waste. One way is to design products that can be re-invented whenever you feel like it. As many of our sofas, KLIPPAN has extra covers, so that, when you get tired of one pattern, or whenever you have a big stain that just won’t budge, there’s no need to buy a new sofa – just change the cover. In this way, you produce less bulky waste and get a whole new look.
Some sofas, like VIMLE, offer even more than that: not only can you change the cover, but also re-arrange the modules to create a new layout. The same goes for many of our wall unit systems and wardrobes. You can buy one combination and add or remove elements to create a new one.
Saving energy for a brighter future
Τhe packaging of our products is designed to be as compact as possible and to fill our pallets in the most efficient way. We have many products we sell in flat packs: they are easy to transport not only for our customers but also during our logistic operations. You benefit from lower prices, and in some cases lower weight and easier assembly. The planet benefits from lower CO2 emissions.
Reduce food waste
Estimates say that up to a third of the world’s food supply goes to waste each year. Just a small change to kitchen habits can help to reduce this huge figure. Leftovers from dinner or lunch can go into a food container. The affordably-priced glass containers are oven-safe, so you can store, heat and serve all from the same dish. That cuts down on the washing-up, too.
