It’s no secret that the Earth is in great danger due to the way we live.
Fortunately, there are some local authorities that take the subject very seriously and take regular actions to make the planet greener.
So what are the top 5 greener cities in the world?
The fifth most eco-friendly city in the world is Portland, Oregon, USA. Indeed, 25% of people working in the city are commuting by bike or public transport.
Besides, they banned plastic bags and use 33% of renewable energy when the national average is only 13%.
The fourth city to make it on the list is Berlin, Germany. German people are known to have an interest to keep all things green and growing their own food.
Besides, the town counts more parks than any other city in Europe.
The third city is Stockholm, Sweden, that has planned to stop using fossil-fuels by 2040 and is implementing new policies to become greener.
Indeed, the city is known for its incredible public transportation system and lack of heavy pollution.
The second greener city on the planet is with no surprise Amsterdam, Netherlands. Indeed, the city is widely famous for cycling being the main type of transportation.
Besides, more and more homeowners are reported to install solar panel and people tend to grow their own food.
The winner is Copenhagen, Denmark due to its commitment towards sustainability. Almost half of the population is using bikes instead of cars and more than 80% of the food served in public organizations is actually organic.
Besides, the city has the goal to be first CO2-neutral city by 2025. Well done Copenhagen!