Hong Kong designers upcycle typhoon-felled trees into furniture

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• A banyan tree in Ho Man Tin, Hong Kong, was felled by Typhoon Ragusa, one of the strongest storms in Asia.
• Hong Kong experienced more typhoons than usual, with scientists noting storms are becoming more powerful due to climate change. 30s
• Architect Richie Wong founded Timber Bank to upcycle wood from typhoon-felled or scheduled-for-removal trees. 1m 30s
• The workshop produces furniture and household items, often from trees of local significance to customers. 2m 1s
• Efforts include replanting tree roots and using branches to make small items, reducing waste and honoring the trees. 2m 14s