Ranked 2nd in the nation as America's Least Wasteful City

New York City's high rankings:

• Using a rain barrel - 1st
• Participating in city sustainability/environmental programs - 1st
• Taking public transportation - 1st
• Recycling - 2nd
• Using reusable containers in place of disposable food storage containers (plastic bags, tin foil, etc.) - 2nd
• Avoiding driving for trips that are less than two miles - 2nd
• Avoiding buying bottled water - 3rd

Low rankings:

• Turning off the lights when not in the room - 24th
• Saving leftovers to eat again - 22nd
• Buying second-hand clothing, electronics, and furniture - 23rd
• Turning off the water when brushing teeth - 17th

Overall

• 80% of New York City residents consider themselves to be "eco-conscious"
• 86% plan on being more environmentally conscious in the next year
• 45% of New York City residents think their city is on the right track to becoming more environmentally responsible

To learn more about New York City's environmental and sustainability efforts, visit http://www.nyc.gov/portal/site/nycgov/menuitem.8f7a5f0894101de6a62fa24601c789a0/

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