Beijing Intl. Horticultural Expo: German Garden showcases products made of renewable raw materials

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Germany is among the 110 countries participating in Beijing's International Horticultural Expo. And its designers are showcasing innovative and creative ideas to tackle environmental challenges. CGTN's Wei Lynn Tang has more from the German garden.

These are boots made of corn. They are waterproof. And these are flower pots and coffee mugs formed from sunflower seed shells. And behold, this sneaker is made of fungus.

These products share one key thing in common, they are made using natural renewable raw materials. Thus, they are less of a burden on the environment.

Themed "Seeding the Future", the German Garden at the International Horticultural Expo in Beijing aims to reflect the importance of horticulture in modern life.

HANS-JOACHIM FUCHTEL PARLIAMENTARY STATE SECRETARY, GERMANY "Some of the products are still in the research and development stage, while some have been pushed out onto the market. We also hope to bring these products to China in the future because we feel Chinese consumers like new and fresh products."

WEI LYNN TANG BEIJING "Taking a stroll in this garden is meant to give you a taste of journeying through the landscapes of Germany. From 'insect hotels' to 'vertical gardens', all in the name of sustainable development."

Measuring around 2-thousand square metres in area, there's also a section about bees and their importance in a human's ecosystem and diet.

And a restaurant slash bar for people to have a German beer or two.

HANS-JOACHIM FUCHTEL PARLIAMENTARY STATE SECRETARY, GERMANY "China's power is rising on the international stage. We hope to strengthen cooperation with China in terms of sustainable technologies."

Because the pollution in China tends to be pretty serious, I'm inspired by how Germany has managed to turn that around.

Beyond exchanging ideas on sustainable development, the Expo is also a platform where people from various countries meet, mingle, and learn about one another's culture. WLT, CGTN, Beijing.