Singapore has built the world 's first ecological landfill island . Birds , animals and plants have flocked to the island 's shores . Every effort was made to minimize the impact on the local environment so that the area beside the landfill , which always had a rich flora and fauna , has remained intact . The island hosts nature walks , fishing and bird - watching excursions . The landfill will eventually be expanded to meet Singapore 's land use needs .
Singapore has built the world 's first ecological landfill island . Birds , animals and plants have flocked to the island 's shores . The island hosts nature walks , fishing and bird - watching excursions . The landfill will eventually be expanded to meet Singapore 's land use needs .