Saving ‘Garbage of Eden’

Offshore landfill: Mangrove trees planted on Semakau island, Singapore, where ash from the incinerated garbage of the land-scarce city-state’s nearly six million people are dumped. — AFP

VISITORS to the island hosting Singapore’s only landfill might expect foul odours and swarms of flies, but instead they are greeted with stunning views of blue waters, lush greenery and wildlife.

Welcome to Pulau Semakau, the land-scarce city’s eco-friendly trash island, where ash from the incinerated garbage of its nearly six million people is dumped.