A new study looking at the conservation habits of urban Americans in 25 cities has crowned San Francisco the “least wasteful city”.

The study, commissioned by Nalgene, a manufacturer of reusable water bottles, questioned 3,750 residents living in the top 25 US cities. They were asked about how they managed waste, recycling habits, use of public transportation and energy conservation actions.

The results indicate that, overall, Americans are taking more and more steps to reduce the impact on the environment. Not surprisingly, it seems that the easier and more convenient an action, the more frequently it is practiced. Of course, the opposite is also true.

Find out where your city sits in the least wasteful city stakes and take the survey yourself. It’s a good way of taking stock of your community’s green practices.

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