Ranked 9th in the nation as America's Least Wasteful City
Boston's high rankings
- Throwing away less than two bags of trash each week - 3rd
- Taking public transportation - 4th
- Turning off the lights when not in the room - 4th
- Participating in their city's sustainability/environmental programs - 5th
- Limiting showers to 5 minutes or less - 5th
Low rankings:
- Reusing wrapping paper and ribbons - 22nd
- Saving leftover food/meals - 24th
- Buying second-hand items including clothing, furniture and electronics - 25th
- Using reusable containers in place of single serve bottles of water, soda, and other beverages - 22nd
- Borrowing books from the library - 22nd
Overall
- 69% of Boston residents consider themselves to be "eco-conscious"
- 83% plan on being more environmentally conscious in the next year
- 42% of Bostonians think their city is on the right track to becoming more environmentally responsible
To learn more about Boston's environmental and sustainability efforts, visit http://www.cityofboston.gov/environment/
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