Ranked 22nd in the nation as America's Least Wasteful City
Houston's high rankings:
- Saving leftover food to eat again - 1st
- Using a rain barrel - 3rd
- Turning off water when brushing teeth - 3rd
Low rankings:
- Using reusable grocery bags - 25th
- Shopping at local markets that carry locally grown/produced food - 25th
- Buying bulk food to avoid extra packaging - 25th
- Avoiding buying bottled water - 23rd
- Borrowing books from the library - 23rd
Overall
- 56% of Houston residents consider themselves to be "eco-conscious"
- 77% plan on being more environmentally conscious in the next year
- 24% of Houston residents think their city is on the right track to becoming more environmentally responsible
To learn more about Houston's environmental and sustainability efforts, visit http://www.greenhoustontx.gov//index.html
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