` As land is scarce in Singapore , it was decided from the outset that the new sanitary landfill in the smaller islands would be designed as an environmentally friendly facility which would be used to meet Singapore 's land use needs when it was eventually filled up and closed , '' the NEA explained in an official statement . Singapore has built the world 's first ecological wetland island . Birds , fish and plants have adapted to the island 's mangroves . The island hosts nature walks , fishing and bird - watching excursions . The landfill will eventually be used to meet Singapore 's land use needs .
Singapore has built the world 's first ecological wetland island . Birds , fish and plants have adapted to the island 's mangroves . The island hosts nature walks , fishing and bird - watching excursions . The landfill will eventually be used to meet Singapore 's land use needs .