Motormouth: I crashed a fancy green party where Mercedes-Benz was the star

I finally got my chance to explore New Bahru, thanks to the impressive GREEN-HOUSE 2024 festival. This third and largest edition of the event truly lived up to the hype, featuring a record number of local sustainability brands. 

As one of the key partners, Mercedes-Benz went all out with its 'Crafting a Better Tomorrow' showcase, seamlessly integrating sustainability across the three immersive zones - Renew, Reimagine, and Reconnect.

Check out these amazing art pieces made from discarded Mercedes car parts!

Stepping into the Renew Zone, I was immediately captivated by the Circling Zero Art Exhibition. Talk about turning trash into treasure! 

The clever use of discarded Mercedes-Benz car parts transformed into "art-as-furniture" left me in awe. Spark plugs as chess pieces, a catalytic converter as a display piece, and disc brakes fashioned into a light display with miniature cars - Knock Knock Studio truly outdid themselves. I was ready to whip out my wallet if these pieces were for sale.

This luxe outdoor setup had me dreaming of fancy camping trips.

Over at the Reconnect Zone, the Mercedes-Benz x Helinox Campground was a sight to behold. A sleek Mercedes-Benz EV took centre stage, together with tents, camping chairs and teddy bears. What a perfect spot to relax and soak in the outdoor vibes. 

I couldn't help but feel a twinge of envy learning about the limited-edition camping gear to be given away in a pet photoshoot contest. Note to self: borrow a friend's dog next time!

Some seriously delicious and plant-based ice cream! Who knew eco-friendly could be so yummy?!

But the real showstopper for me was the Mercedes-Benz Kantine by FURA in the Reimagine Zone. While the full three-course, plant-based menu was reserved for the main event, I lucked out with a sample of their New Age Goreng Pisang. This caramelized banana ice cream with banana skin dulce was a revelation.

The cherry on top? The crockery. Handcrafted from upcycled bio-composite materials like coconut husk, rice husk, and eggshells. It's mind-boggling how Mercedes-Benz managed to infuse luxury into sustainability at every turn.

GREEN-HOUSE 2024 was an eye-opener, showcasing how a luxury brand like Mercedes-Benz can lead the charge in sustainable innovation. From art to camping gear to culinary experiences, they've proven that eco-friendly doesn't mean compromising on style or quality. If this is the future of sustainable living, count me in!

More incredible upcycled art by Knock Knock Studio. Mercedes-Benz really knows how to turn trash into treasure!

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