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But more than just showcasing these new innovations, the eco-trail also brings to light the issue of cultural sustainability.
Pieces of Chinese culture have been interwoven into the displays and exhibits, in an effort to bring to light the unfortunate erosion of the treasured heritage district as a consequence of modernisation.
This exhibition demonstrates the innovative material Pinatex - a sustainable material made from the fibres of pineapple leaves - and the products it can be used to manufacture such as clothing, footwear and interior furnishing.
Speaking of clothing, the upper floors of the food centre is also famous for housing numerous tailoring stalls, and appropriately also features a workshop on sustainable dyeing, where participant will get the opportunity to witness and practice dyeing a few fabrics through a steaming process all while only using the natural colours from selected leaves.
A total of 16 exhibits are scattered throughout the heart of Chinatown, with the event opening from 10:00am to 7:00pm on all the opening days. But for those truly keen to try out the food and drink samples, or to participate in the workshops and demos for themselves, make sure to check the allocated timeslots for each station here.
Staff are also on hand to guide visitors along starting from the meeting point at People's Park Complex, located at 1 Park Rd, Singapore (059108). Admission is free.
