We have had access to affordable, mass-produced furniture for decades through companies like IKEA. Our generation has prioritised convenience and disposability over durability and reuse, reflecting a broader societal addiction to short-term consumption. Now Ingka Group (the largest IKEA franchisee) are investing €1 billion in its supply chains to minimise the volume of materials going to landfill. Will this shift entrenched consumer behaviours away from disposal and embrace material reuse?
Opinion Piece Why Sustainable Building Awards matter The Exemplar Sustainable Building Awards (ESBAs) were established by the Passivhaus Trust (PHT) and the Alliance for Sustainable
Opinion Piece Launch of new UK standard to boost safety and professionalism in higher-risk buildings A new UK standard has been launched to improve safety
Opinion Piece New workforce data from EngineeringUK EngineeringUK has published updated workforce data, providing a comprehensive snapshot of employment trends, skills gaps, and diversity challenges
