IKEA will launch a collection of home accessories made from rice straw that would otherwise be burnt by India's farmers and pollute the air. Called Förändring, which means change in Swedish, the homeware collection comprises around 15 lampshades, vessels and mats made using a variety of techniques that use up leftover rice straw. IKEA Förändring rice straw collection The collection includes a number of mats and rugs made from rice straw Once rice is harvested in India, the straw is commonly burnt by small-scale rural farmers to make way for the the new crop. This smoke contributes to the smog peaks that causes numerous health problems for the population of northern India, where nine out of 10 of the world's most polluted cities are situated.