Seattle is the most sustainable large city in the nation!
http://smartercities.nrdc.org/rankings/large
I sometimes think we in the Seattle metro area are behind the curve as far as being green and sustainable, but then a study like this comes out and I am heartened. Remember: my husband and I have an organic, raised bed garden that we grow a lot of our vegetables, I drive a hybrid car, recycle a LOT, compost, work from home, my idea of fun is a walk around Greenlake with friends and a stop at a locally owned restaurant for a nosh. For the most part, I think we live pretty light on the earth.
Here is a quick re-cap from the study, Seattle is:
First for Green Building, Air Quality, Energy Production & Conservation – Yeah, team!
Second for Green Space – We saved Waldo Woods. Have you planted a tree recently?
Third for Recycling – Let us get better here folks, it is so easy.
Fourth for Standard of Living and Water Quality – We need something to work on!
Fifth for transportation – But we all know that. Have you ridden mass transit lately?
Ninth for Environmental Standards and Participation – Hey, what gives here?
It pleases me to learn that we are moving along in a sustainable way as a big city and want to give us all a little pat on the back for our contributions no matter how big or how small. I hope you will join me today in taking a moment to give thanks that you live here and do your part to keep Seattle sustainable.
