Sustainably-sourced fashion is gaining traction among both high street and luxury brands, but menswear label Kloters goes a step further to actively improve the environment. Its RepAir t-shirt turns pollutants into fresh air, catering to those who want to wear their values on their sleeve.

As the public's demand for tactile shopping experiences and true sustainability grows, IKEA is tapping into the power of multi-functional retail spaces. Its sustainable store concept in Greenwich forms part of a strategy to adapt to the changing needs of urban populations.

US bedding brand Parachute has decided to drop into the nation's burgeoning mattress market. As competition for premium mattresses heats up, the homeware brand believes they can offer a reasonably priced sustainable option in a market where cost largely trumps other purchasing factors.

As eco-conscious shoppers put pressure on brands to be sustainable, what can they learn from nature? Canvas8 spoke to Michael Pawlyn, founding director of Exploration Architecture and Nudgestock speaker, to find out how biomimicry can solve some of the world’s material problems.