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ill defend ikea as somewhat environmentally friendly, as they sell the same items for years, so instead of having to buy a new crockery set when too many dining
by benj111 4y ago
ill defend ikea as somewhat environmentally friendly, as they sell the same items for years, so instead of having to buy a new crockery set when too many dining plates are broken, or a whole a new set of shelves because you just need one more, you can add to what you already have.
disposible furniture isnt environmentally friendly though. if you want a cheap item of furniture for short term use, get one second hand.
Having said this, I got my first Billy bookcase 15 years ago, it's still going strong with the more recent additions. So they don't have to be disposable items.
- Brendinooo 4y agoMy gripe with IKEA in this regard is: yes, they'll keep the same product lines, but they change up the product finishes enough to matter. I had a PAX unit in Beech Veneer which, once they got rid of, I could no longer extend. Also did my kitchen with them and they got rid of the finish I picked shortly after, which meant that I couldn't replace panels like I thought I might have been able to. Could still get accessories for the inside of this stuff though, which definitely isn't nothing.
- JAlexoid 4y ago> Also did my kitchen with them and they got rid of the finish I picked shortly after, which meant that I couldn't replace panels like I thought I might have been able to. IKEA kitchens are actually one of the best things they sell. Their hardware lasts decades and finishes are very sturdy
- oblio 4y agoI think if you take care of Ikea and you're not super unlucky or move very frequently, Ikea furniture for sure can last several decades. And at that point... how much furniture do you really need? Does it really need to follow you to your grave?