Ranked 4th in the nation as America's Least Wasteful City
Seattle's high rankings:
- Throwing out less than 2 bags of trash per week - 1st
- Reusing Ziploc bags and tin foil - 1st
- Limiting showers to 5 minutes or less - 1st
- Composting fruits and vegetables - 1st
- Reusing wrapping paper and ribbons - 2nd
- Avoiding buying bottled water - 2nd
Seattle's low rankings:
- Avoiding using an electric or gas clothes dryer to dry clothes - 22nd
- Saving leftovers - 15th
- Avoiding driving for trips that are less than 2 miles - 14th
Overall
- 79% of Seattle residents consider themselves to be "eco-conscious"
- 88% plan on being more environmentally conscious in the next year
- 46% of Seattle residents think their city is on the right track to becoming more environmentally responsible
To learn more about Seattle's environmental and sustainability efforts, visit http://www.seattle.gov/environment/
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