Making landfill less awful
People Fixing the World
Transforming Landfill Sites into Parks: From Mount Trashmore to Singapore's Landfill Island
This chapter explores the concept of repurposing landfill sites into green spaces, highlighting examples such as Mount Trashmore in Virginia. It then delves into Singapore's innovative approach of creating a landfill island made from incinerated waste, describing the construction process and the transformation of the site into a thriving ecosystem. The chapter also addresses concerns about pollution and discusses Singapore's waste reduction efforts.
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