At IKEA we mainly use recycled PET in boxes, filling material for textiles and kitchen front foil. PET is approved by health-agencies as safe to use for food and beverage.

Recycling containers: What goes in each one?

• Plastics, cans and cartons: The yellow container. Snack wrappers and drinks cans.
• Paper and cardboard: The blue container.
• Glass: The green container.
• Organic waste: The orange or brown container.
• Other waste: The grey container.

For the blue recycling bin, you can put paper, cardboard waste, or any paper-based materials.

The IKEA Sortera Recycling Bin (Large) has an overall height of 17.72” (45 cm), width of 16.14” (41 cm), and depth of 21.65” (55 cm). The IKEA Sortera Recycling Bin (Large) can hold 16 Gallons (60 L) of waste.

Our products are tested to meet the strictest global standards on product safety, and none of our children's or food storage products contain BPA.

Materials. Glass, ceramic, or plastic containers are popular choices for dog food storage containers because they can be both affordable and durable. However, it's essential to check that plastic food storage containers don't include BPA or any other plastic contaminants because they can be dangerous to dogs.

Household waste covers three bin types including:

• General waste bin (green or grey)
• Recycling waste bin (blue)
• Food waste caddy (black)

Recycling Bins There are three types of trash bins that can be used for recycling. The first type is the blue bin, which is used for recycling paper products. The second type is the green bin, which recycles plastic and glass. The third type is the brown bin, which is used for recycling metal.

Reduces the amount of waste sent to landfills and incinerators. Conserves natural resources such as timber, water and minerals. Prevents pollution and reduces greenhouse gases by reducing the need to mine and process new raw materials.

Which waste materials can be recycled?

• Recycled aggregates. Aggregates are by-products of other industrial processes, such as concrete from demolition sites.
• Recycled electronic equipment.
• Recycled glass.
• Recycled metals.
• Recycled organic waste.
• Recycled paper.
• Recycled plastics.
• Recycled textiles.

Ikea's flagship stores typically range in size from about 215,000 square feet to over 500,000 square feet.

A traditional IKEA store covers an area of about 300,000 square feet on average, equivalent to the size of five football fields. Naturally, most of its stores have to be built outside of city centers.

PET, PE and PP are three of the most commonly used plastics in IKEA products, and all comply with the strictest law and safety standards. We have detailed requirements on the use of chemicals and other substances in the manufacturing process, taking into account your health aspects and environmental impacts.

You should see the classic recycling symbol with a number inside of it. Generally, food grade plastics will be labeled with either 1, 2, 4, or 5. These refer to polyethylene terephthalate (PET or PETE), high-density polyethylene (HDPE), low-density polyethylene (LDPE), and polypropylene (PP), respectively.

Don't store fatty or oily foods in plastic – many chemicals used in plastic are fat soluble and are more likely to leach into fatty food. Cut down on plastic water bottles, which contribute to the widespread ingestion of microplastics. Consider replacing your plastic wrap with a reusable option, like beeswax wrap.

Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) While many plastics are only FDA compliant and food safe in their virgin (or unrecycled) state, recycled PET is an FDA approved plastic for food contact. It also repels microorganisms and doesn't corrode, making it an overall ideal material for food and beverage contact and storage.