It is no longer so strange to see actions by various entities and companies that aim to reduce the use of plastic. In fact, a series of
small actions to replace plastic in everyday life have been adopted by everyone who seeks to make a
positive impact on the planet. in the long term.
According to Alexander Grouleff, project leader for recycled and renewable plastic products at IKEA, “Plastic is a durable and good-value material that can be used in many different applications. We need to make sure that the plastic we use comes from renewable sources.” or recycled ". The store already began eliminating single-use plastic from its global furniture line in January 2020, including items such as plastic plates, cups and straws. Now the idea is to expand the use of plastic from renewable sources to all products, such as corn, sugar beet and sugar cane . “We want to become circular in every aspect. Finding new ways to work with recycled materials is key, and using waste as a resource takes us one step closer to a more sustainable future ,” the company said.
