Susanne Waidzuneas

       Technically, ceramics are recyclable, but they are unsuitable for standard home recycling bins for several reasons. First, their heat resistance makes them difficult to melt in standard recycling facilities. Additionally, the glazing process creates a glass-like layer that hinders the penetration of microbes and fungi, preventing biodegradability. Although ceramics are more difficult to degrade than plastic bags, they are inert materials that won't release harmful micro-particles or chemicals into the environment. This makes ceramics less harmful in the long term, which is why reusing ceramics is a key practice for sustainability. 

       技術上來說，陶瓷是可回收的，但有幾個原因讓它不適合當作一般家庭回收。首先，它們具有耐高溫的特性，所以在標準回收設施中很難熔化。此外，陶瓷上的釉料會形成玻璃般的層，阻止微生物和真菌的穿透，從而阻止其生物降解。儘管陶瓷比塑料袋更難分解，但它是無害的材料，不會釋放有害的微粒或化學物質進入環境。因此，重複使用陶瓷對環境永續性非常重要。 

       IKEA launched the SILVERSIDA series as a significant step toward its sustainability goal of using only renewable and recycled materials by 2030. This initiative introduces an innovative approach to producing high-quality, well-designed ceramic tableware from waste. The process involves grinding defective ceramics after the second firing and blending them with new raw materials to create new products. SILVERSIDA plates and bowls are made with 65-70% internal factory waste and aim to pave the way for future advancements in recycling post-consumer ceramic materials.

       IKEA 推出了 SILVERSIDA 系列商品，向其到 2030 年僅使用可再生和回收材料的永續發展目標邁出重要一步。這項計畫引入創新方法，利用廢棄陶瓷生產出高品質、設計精美的餐具。製程中將經過第二次燒製的破損陶瓷研磨成粉，並與新的原材料混合，以製作全新的產品。SILVERSIDA 系列的盤子和碗是由 65-70% 的內部工廠廢料製成，也為回收已銷售陶瓷材料的未來願景鋪路。

       IKEA is testing a second-hand online marketplace, "IKEA Preowned," in Madrid and Oslo, aiming to promote sustainability by reselling used IKEA products. This initiative aligns with the circular economy model, which are reducing waste and encouraging durability, while also helping IKEA profit from resales. If successful, the platform may expand globally after December, which reflect IKEA's shift towards online services and sustainability.

       宜家家居正在馬德里和奧斯陸試運行一個名為"IKEA Preowned"的二手家具交易平台，希望藉由轉售宜家產品來推動永續發展。此舉體現了循環經濟的理念，不僅致力於減少浪費，延長產品使用壽命，還能幫助宜家從二手銷售中獲利。若測試成功，該平台可能於12月後在全球推廣，展現出宜家向線上服務及永續經營轉型的決心與趨勢。

       IKEA aims to become a fully circular business by 2030, focusing on designing all products with circular capabilities, using only renewable or recycled materials, and eliminating waste through reuse, refurbishment, and recycling. Key initiatives in FY23 include incorporating 65-70% ceramic production waste into tableware, introducing washable and replaceable product components, expanding the availability of spare parts, and launching buyback and resell services in 28 markets. Committed to following international circular economy standards, IKEA strives to reduce waste and enhance sustainability throughout its value chain.

        宜家家居目標在2030年前成為循環經濟型企業，他們致力於將所有產品設計為具備循環能力，僅使用可再生或回收材料製造，並透過再利用、翻新和回收來消除浪費。2023年的主要措施包括在餐具中加入65-70%的陶瓷生產廢料、推出可清洗和可替換的產品零件、擴大備用零件的供應，以及在28個市場推出回購和轉售服務。宜家承諾遵循國際循環經濟標準，致力於減少浪費，並在價值鏈中追求環保永續。