What is the blue bag made of?
It is manufactured from 100% poly propylene. If it wears out we will always replace it free of charge back to top 12. Won’t you still be promoting plastic by selling them? In September 2006 we will replace the current plastic bag with a bio-degradable bag that will be made from a bio-degradable material. At this time we will increase the charge for disposable bags from 5p to 10p. back to top 13. Who are you giving the additional profit to? How much do you expect you will be giving them? Each of the 14 IKEA stores in the UK will be donating the profits from the sale of its disposable bags to their nearest Community Forest or equivalent. Based on a pilot scheme in Scotland it is anticipated that this will be about £10,000 pa for each forest. back to top 14. What is a community forest and why is it important? Community Forests vary in size from 100sq km to 1000 sq km. They are close to our towns and cities, and in England alone, half the population now live within easy access of them. The
