IKEA breaks ground on green 'destination' store for sustainable living

Madeleine Cuff
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IKEA store in Greenwich will help Londoners live a more sustainable lifestyle thanks to in-store upcycling centre, roof terrace, and furniture take-back scheme

IKEA yesterday started construction of a new store in Greenwich it claims will pioneer a new vision of sustainable retailing, with features such as a rooftop garden, an upcycling hub, and an in-store recycling...

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