IKEA is PBDE-Free
We love IKEA for their famously delicious Swedish meatballs, Smaland, eco-friendliness and the fact that they have 90 bike racks at their Portland location. Now, we can also love them because all their products are PBDE (Polybrominated diphenyl ethers)-free. PBDE is not only found in furniture, but electronics, cell phones and carpet padding. Who knew that taking off your shoes could help prevent the dust from collecting in your house (glad that EWG can break it down for this busy mama)? I thought it was a way to help keep the floors cleaner, and to not spread other yucky stuff (like dog poop) that you invariably step on in your day to day excursions. Lastly, since we've been on a wallet guide kick of as of late, download your PDBE-free wallet guide at The Green Guide. It'll make a great stocking stuffer this holiday season! (Photo courtesy of Cafemama)
This is so great to know! We are huge ikea fans, we espcially love their no skid rugs. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: abby | November 09, 2007 at 10:02 AM
I recently discovered that the mattresses are not chemical free at IKEA-US. For mattresses sold in the United Kingdom and North America, IKEA does use phosphor organic flame retardants, a different type of flame retardant than PBDEs. Is anyone familiar with this class of chemicals? Are they just replacing a known for an unknown (that may cause as much harm)?
Posted by: NIcki | November 09, 2007 at 10:51 AM