Indianapolis: #23  
     

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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