Punggol Eco-Town is Singapore 's first large-scale experiment to make public housing eco-friendly . The project was launched in September last year and has been a huge success, with the residents of Punggol Eco Village saying they are happy about their new home. The government is leasing solar panels in a partner scheme with private manufacturers . `` What we have done is that we put in various eco friendly features that helps in terms of capitalizing on the wind , enhancing greenery , reducing energy consumption , water usage , how to promote waste recycling , et cetera , all in one development , '' said Ng Bingrong , the project director , Treelodge @ It is hoped the project 's variety of experiments will have wider implications .
Punggol Eco-Town is Singapore 's first large-scale experiment to make public housing eco-friendly . The project was launched in September last year and has been a huge success, with the residents of Punggol Eco Village saying they are happy about their new home. The government is leasing solar panels in a partner scheme with private manufacturers . It is hoped the project 's variety of experiments will have wider implications .