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San Cristóbal Hosts Mexico's National Bike Forum March 8-11

A Mexican mountain town turns to cycling activism to rebuild community trust after years of violence. This weekend, hundreds of riders from across Mexico gather to share solutions for safer, more bikeable cities.

Mexico News Daily3 min read
Ikea Resold 690,000 Used Items Last Year, Most in 3 Days
SolutionsFeb 17

Ikea Resold 690,000 Used Items Last Year, Most in 3 Days

Ikea's secondhand furniture program is booming, with nearly 690,000 used products resold globally last year and most items finding new homes within 72 hours. The initiative keeps furniture out of landfills while making the brand affordable to entirely new customers.

Fast Company2 min read
Tiny Chef Lands Ikea Job After Nickelodeon Cancellation
Community HeroesFeb 3

Tiny Chef Lands Ikea Job After Nickelodeon Cancellation

The beloved stop-motion character Tiny Chef is back on screens just months after his Nickelodeon show was canceled. He's partnering with Ikea to promote plant-based eating in a new three-episode series.

Fast Company2 min read
IKEA Raises Pay to $29, Pressures NZ Retailers to Match
SolutionsJan 28

IKEA Raises Pay to $29, Pressures NZ Retailers to Match

IKEA just set a new standard for retail workers in New Zealand, raising entry pay to $29 an hour and adding 85 jobs with benefits other major retailers aren't matching. The move is pushing local chains to reconsider how they compensate their workforce.

Stuff NZ2 min read
Comedian Shows How ADHD Made Him a Better Stepdad
Acts of KindnessJan 27

Comedian Shows How ADHD Made Him a Better Stepdad

A standup comedian shares how his ADHD turned him into an unconventional stepdad who teaches his daughter to laugh at mistakes instead of fear them. His honest stories about forgetting his kid at IKEA and school prove that perfect parenting matters less than showing up with love.

Mens Health3 min read
Ikea Launches Pay-by-the-Hour Electricity in Germany
InnovationJan 24

Ikea Launches Pay-by-the-Hour Electricity in Germany

Ikea just became an energy provider in Germany with electricity prices that change every 15 minutes based on renewable energy availability. Customers can save up to €500 yearly by using power when it's cheapest and greenest.

PV Magazine2 min read
IKEA Owner Eyes Renewable Energy Projects in India
Planet WinsJan 20

IKEA Owner Eyes Renewable Energy Projects in India

The world's largest IKEA owner just announced plans to invest in India's booming clean energy sector. The move could bring major capital to solar, wind, and hybrid power projects across the nation.

Google: clean energy investment2 min read