Every cloud has a silver lining – even the all encompassing smog clouds that engulf the Chinese capital. The haze may give the city an apocalyptic feel, but delivery drivers are busier than ever, zipping in and out of deserted streets to keep up with an increased demand for food delivery.

The Chinese urban population is set to increase by 13 million every year between now and 2030. But with 95% of China’s cities falling short of environmental standards, the government is urgently seeking greener models for urban living. Will eco-cities be China’s cities of the future?

China’s 474 million-strong consuming class is starting to wonder whether the price they’ve paid for prosperity is worth it, if money can’t safeguard health. Too severe to be ignored, environmental concerns in China are finally beginning to trump economic ones.

China’s fashion industry is one of the largest in the world, and recent years have seen a surge in the number of eco-friendly designers doing business. With H&M launching its ‘Conscious Exclusive’ collection in Beijing, Chinese shoppers have even more of a reason to shop eco-consciously.