As Kuwait calls on everyone to use electricity and water more responsibly, IKEA is leading by example in its own operations, while offering people the tools, ideas and solutions to make a difference of their own.
Making a difference does not have to be complicated. In fact, some of the most meaningful changes can start with the things we already do every day. Switching off the lights when we leave a room. Using water a little more thoughtfully. Keeping the cool air inside. Making a favourite piece of furniture last a little longer. Individually, they may seem modest. Together, they can have a meaningful impact. That is the spirit behind Kuwait’s nationwide call to reduce electricity and water consumption, particularly during peak hours. It is a chance for everyone to step up as a community and play a part in protecting the valuable resources we all depend on.
IKEA curtains and blinds can help manage the amount of heat and light entering a room, supporting more efficient cooling while making the most of natural daylight.
And we already have the tools to make the change. For IKEA, caring for people and the planet has long been part of the way it does business. IKEA has a vision: “To create a better everyday life for the many people,” which guides in creating positive changes and making sustainable living accessible to as many people as possible.
At the heart of IKEA’s approach is the value Lead by Example. By embedding sustainability into its own operations, IKEA demonstrates that meaningful change starts from within and that sustainable living can be made accessible to the many.
Choosing reusable products can help reduce waste and make more responsible consumption part of everyday life.
IKEA LEADS BY EXAMPLE
In responding to Kuwait’s call for more responsible consumption, IKEA is putting this commitment into action across its stores and facilities. Across its stores and facilities, IKEA is taking practical steps to reduce energy and water consumption.
These include switching off lights and electrical equipment when they are not in use, improving cooling efficiency and limiting the use of high-energy equipment during peak hours wherever possible, while encouraging more thoughtful use of water.
These may seem like small changes, but when practiced consistently, they can make a meaningful difference and show how everyday actions can contribute to a more sustainable future for Kuwait.
IKEA continuously monitors energy, water and waste across its stores, implementing practical measures to improve efficiency and reduce its environmental footprint. It is an ongoing process, grounded in the belief that businesses can be a positive force for change in society. For IKEA, sustainability is not something to do later. It is something to keep working on today – and every day.
IKEA water-saving taps and fittings are designed to reduce water consumption while maintaining the water pressure you prefer.
Save Water, Stay Comfortable
Every drop matters. Saving water starts with smarter choices, which does not mean changing the way we live. IKEA water-saving taps and fittings, available for less than KD 3–4, are designed to reduce water consumption while maintaining the comfort and performance you expect. From washing dishes and preparing food to showering, washing our hands and watering plants, small changes to the way water is used can make more efficient consumption part of the everyday routine. Combined with simple everyday habits, they help make water efficiency a seamless part of daily life. Because when it comes to making a difference, sometimes the smallest change is also the simplest one.
Keeping showers shorter is a simple way to reduce water consumption without making a big change to your daily routine.
Keep Cool, More Efficiently
In Kuwait, staying cool is a necessity. But there are smart ways to help our homes and workplaces manage the heat. Thermal-insulating curtains and blinds can help reduce the amount of heat entering a room, potentially reducing the need for cooling and helping air conditioning systems work more efficiently. There are also simple everyday actions that can make a difference. Keeping doors and windows closed while the air conditioning is running can prevent energy loss, while setting the air conditioning to 24°C can support more efficient cooling. Comfort and responsible consumption do not have to be opposites. With the right choices, we can work towards both.
Let The Daylight In
Why rely on artificial light when the sun is already doing the job? Light-filtering curtains and blinds can provide privacy while allowing natural daylight into a room, potentially reducing reliance on artificial lighting during the day. It is an easy change that can make a space feel bright and welcoming while helping us make better use of what is already available. When artificial lighting is needed, choosing energy-efficient LED bulbs, available for around KD 2, is a smart choice: they use less electricity than traditional bulbs, last much longer, and can help reduce energy consumption over time. Simply switching lights off when leaving the room can help us use electricity even more efficiently.
Refined cotton that’s responsibly grown and affordable, too. Cotton is one of the most important materials. You’ll find it in many products, from sofas and cushions to bed sheets and mattresses, and all IKEA cotton is grown responsibly.
WE CAN ALL MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Sustainability is not only about how we use what we own, but also what we choose to bring into our homes in the first place. Choosing well-designed, durable products that can stay in use for longer can reduce the need for replacement and the resources required to produce something new. IKEA brings well-designed, functional, durable, affordable and sustainable home furnishing solutions to millions of people, while also sharing knowledge and ideas that make more sustainable living feel accessible. Whether it is using less water, managing energy more efficiently, reducing waste or making what we already own last longer, we have simple choices at home that can add up to a meaningful difference. And just as IKEA is starting with itself, each of us can start with the choices we make every day.
Make It Last
One of the smartest ways to consume more responsibly is to make better use of the things we already have. A favourite sofa does not have to be replaced simply because its cover looks tired. IKEA offers sofas and upholstered furniture with machine-washable or replaceable covers, making it possible to refresh a familiar piece and give it a completely new look. There are also solutions for repairing, refreshing and caring for furniture, from spare parts and repair tools to products that help wooden furniture last longer. IKEA products are increasingly designed with reuse, repair and recycling in mind. There are simple ways to help furniture last longer or be used again. So before replacing something, why not see what it could become with a little care? Sometimes, the most sustainable choice is also the one that lets us keep enjoying something we already love.
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Choose Materials With A Future
Making more conscious choices can also start by looking at what the things around us are made from. Choosing materials at IKEA is about making responsible decisions. When they’re not able to use renewable resources, they choose recycled or recyclable ones. In all that is created, the goal is always to keep prices low and quality high. This gives consumers more opportunities to make choices that support a more circular approach to home furnishing. From products made with recycled materials to sustainably sourced cotton, IKEA is working to make more sustainable materials part of everyday life. Its approach to cotton, for example, has focused on sources that use less water, pesticides and fertilisers since 2015. The good news is that choosing more consciously does not mean compromising on style, function or affordability. The result is more choice for people who want to furnish their homes beautifully while making more responsible decisions for the future.
FROM SMALL ACTIONS TO A BIGGER VISION
For IKEA, these everyday solutions are part of a much bigger sustainability journey. From increasing its efforts around energy efficiency and water saving solutions. to working towards a more circular economy, IKEA is continuing to find ways to use resources more responsibly and make it easier for people to do the same. By offering products and solutions that can be reused, upgraded, repaired and recycled, while sharing knowledge that encourages more sustainable living, IKEA is helping turn conscious choices into everyday possibilities. Because change does not have to be difficult. Many of the tools we need are already within reach. And when each of us makes a few more conscious choices, we can create a bigger impact for our homes, our communities and our beloved Kuwait.
Visit the IKEA website for tips and tricks for making furniture last longer and living more sustainably. Visit IKEA The Avenues, IKEA The Warehouse (Sabahiya), IKEA 360, IKEA Assima or IKEA Khiran, shop online or through the IKEA app. For more information, call 184 0408 or follow @IKEAKuwait on Instagram.
