Ranked 23rd in the nation as America's Least Wasteful City
Indianapolis's high rankings:
- Borrowing books from the library instead of buying new - 6th
- Buying second-hand items including clothing, electronics, and furniture - 6th
Low rankings:
- Taking public transportation - 25th
- Shopping at local markets that carry locally grown/produced food - 23rd
- Participating in city sustainability/environmental programs - 23rd
- Recycling - 22nd
- Using rain barrels - 21st
Overall
- 64% of Indianapolis residents consider themselves to be "eco-conscious"
86% plan on being more environmentally conscious in the next year
- 21% of Indianapolis residents think their city is on the right track to becoming more environmentally responsible
To learn more about Indianapolis's environmental and sustainability efforts, visit http://www.sustainindy.org/
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