“Vertical forest” to combat pollution in China

“Vertical forest” to combat pollution in China The first project of its kind in Asia, towers covered in thousands of plants and trees are under construction in China. The architect wants to build more across Chinese cities to help offset pollution. Work is under way on a ‘vertical forest’ in eastern China: two towers that…

From plastic sea waste to t-shirts

By incorporating ocean plastics into its products, Gant joins brands like G-Star Raw, Adidas and Stella McCartney. And while some may associate recycled textiles with synthetic-feeling performance gear, Gant’s cottony-soft shirts are proof that recycled materials don’t have to mean compromising on quality and comfort. The new shirts, part of its technical line of wickable and breathable shirts called Tech Prep, will…