Miami: #18  
     

Ranked 18th in the nation as America's Least Wasteful City

Miami's high rankings:

  • Reusing Ziploc bags and tin foil - 4th

Low rankings:

  • Avoiding buying bottled water - 25th
  • Avoiding driving for trips that are less than 2 miles from home - 22rd
  • Buying second-hand items including clothing, electronics, and furniture - 22nd
  • Limiting showers to five minutes or less - 21st

Overall

  • 70% of Miami residents consider themselves to be "eco-conscious"
  • 87% plan on being more environmentally conscious in the next year
  • 28% of Miami residents think their city is on the right track to becoming more environmentally responsible

To learn more about Miami's environmental and sustainability efforts, visit http://www.miamigov.com/cms/mayor/2674_3599.asp

 

 

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