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Global Plastics Policy Centre (2024) March A., Salam, S., Evans, T., Hilton, J., Fletcher, S. (editors). Global Plastics Policy Review. Revolution Plastics Institute, University of Portsmouth.
IKEA Sustainable Everyday: Phasing Out Single Use Plastic
View the policy documentKey Findings
View the policy documentIKEA implemented a successful phase out of all SUPP in store, including home furnishing range, restaurants and bistro. Plastic packaging is still required for food however, but this is said to come from renewable or recyclable sources. There is little information available about how this policy was implemented, but it was successful.This has led to further plastic action, such as the goal to phase out the use of plastic packaging by 2028, introduced in 2021. The phase-out will happen in steps, starting with all new range by 2025, and running range by 2028.
(Reviewed in Jan 2022)
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