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IKEA switches FRAKTA carrier bag to at least 90% recycled polypropylene

IKEA has changed the material of its FRAKTA carrier bag, which now contains at least 90% recycled polypropylene. According to IKEA's US product information, the bag remains available in medium (10-gallon) and extra-large (19-gallon) sizes.

Why this mattersA global retailer specifying at least 90% recycled polypropylene in a mass-market carrier bag adds to demand for recycled PP in consumer applications.

  • IKEA's FRAKTA bag now contains at least 90% recycled polypropylene
  • Medium size measures 17.75 x 7 x 17.75 inches with 10-gallon capacity
  • Extra-large size measures 21.75 x 14.5 x 13.75 inches with 19-gallon capacity
  • Change reported on 14 October 2026
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  • 2026-10-15 · Edited before publication: 14 October is the article date, not the date of IKEA's product information. 'Raises' implies a prior content level that the source does not give. A material change by a named major retailer, rated 2.