According to their website, “The New Jersey Institute for Food, Nutrition, and Health (IFNH) underscores the commitment of Rutgers University to new transformational initiatives across the many disciplines impacting food, nutrition, and health… The IFNH building is also home to the largest interior living wall in New Jersey with 46 species and over 5,200 plants covering 1,320 square feet of wall space… EcoWalls LLC, a leading US-based company focused on providing functional and sustainable solutions for vertical landscapes throughout the world, was the lead design consultant and manufacturer for the IFNH Living Wall. The EcoWall Living Wall System, a modular hydroponic vertical planting panel, is the building block which created the 1320 sq. ft living wall. The system was selected because of its strong ability to cater to long-term plant growth, resource efficiency, and reduced maintenance requirements through the use of a unique hydroponic technology utilizing foam as a substitute for soil.
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