IKEA announces major cotton milestone
Now IKEA only purchases cotton – which is used in IKEA products – from farmers who use less water, less chemical fertilisers and pesticides, and are also able to increase their profits(Conshohocken, PA – October 30, 2015) IKEA announces that since September 2015, all the cotton used for IKEA products comes from more sustainable sources; specifically farmers who use less water, less chemical fertilisers and pesticides, and are also able to increase their profits. This positions IKEA as the first major retailer to reach this milestone. Cotton is an important raw material for IKEA, used in