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The World’s Most Eco-Friendly Cities

Josh okungbaiye

www.highspiritbags.com

It is a known fact the world is becoming more and more polluted every day. The oceans we swim in and the air we breathe are getting contaminated continuously. It is a global problem, and in today's age, many cities have raised their concerns. They are taking ineffective measures to live more sustainable. Those cities are benefiting the quality of life and protecting the environment. Here are the 15 most eco-friendly towns that will inspire you to become an eco-friendly traveler on your next trip.

 

  1. Amsterdam, Netherlands

One of the most beautiful places to travel in the world also happens to be one of the most eco-friendly places. They support and encourage local farmer's markets and organic diets. Most residents prefer bicycles as their form of transportation, mostly because of convenience. If they do not own a bike, there are many bike rentals all over the city.

 

2. Berlin, Germany

Berlin beautifully incorporates green spaces into urban landscapes. It also has more parks than any other city in Europe. In recent years, it's recorded that there are fewer cars on the road than in many other towns with efficient transportation systems. The city is also making regulations according to recycling plastic bottles.

 

3. Boston, Massachusetts

The city of Boston has a high concentration of action-minded environmentalists who wants to make a change. With the city's recycling programs, solar power systems, and efficient public transportation forms, Boston is a promising sustainable city.

 

4. Cape Town, South Africa

The second-largest city in South Africa is striving for more energy conservation and greater use of renewable resources in recent years. The city now uses commercial wind farms for energy and are providing bike routes throughout the city.

 

5. Copenhagen, Denmark

Voted as the most eco-friendly city in the world, the capital of Copenhagen is committed to developing green ways of living and promoting sustainability. A popular activity to do in this city is to go biking, and most residents incorporate cycling in their everyday life.

 

6. Helsinki, Finland

Nature is strongly felt in the everyday lives of the citizens of Helsinki. This great city encourages eco-friendly lifestyles. Parks, forests, and seaside surround residents. There is the development of public transportation, recycling, and a decrease in unnecessary consumption.

 

7. New York City, New York

One of the largest cities in America is a pretty eco-friendly place. The Big Apple Is one of the most walkable urban hubs in the United States. The town is filled with subways, buses, and miles of bike lanes and routes. Residents and visitors are always found at eco-friendly destinations such as parks and local markets. New York City aims to ensure the quality of life for all.

 

8. Portland, Oregon

Besides the gorgeous views and popping coffee shops, Portland is a place filled with environmentalists and hippies. The city as grown to be one of the greenest places to live and visit, offering close to 100,000 acres of green land and 74 miles of hiking and running trails.

 

9. Reykjavik, Iceland

A beautiful and pure sight can also be one of the cleanest places in the world. Living sustainably in Reykjavik means to have hydrogen buses as transportation and efficient heat and electricity sources.

 

10. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

One of Brazil's famous tourist destination, which is known for its beautiful beaches and vibrant sights, also has the longest public transportation network in Latin America. Residents are found biking around the city for work and fun. The municipality aims for sufficient, sustainable growth in all their responses to emerging challenges.

 

11. San Francisco, California

Surrounded by blue waters, clear blue skies, and miles of natural parks and forests, San Francisco is one of the most beautiful and the greenest cities in America. Most residents walk, bikes, or uses public transportation in their everyday lives. It is also the first American city to ban plastic water bottles.

 

12. Seattle, Washington

Having the most significant reputation of being such a green place, Seattle is known as the Emerald City. The urban city thrives on environmental sustainability. With substantial improvements in air quality, green spaces such as parks, gardens, and arboretums, there is so much value to the city. Seattle also focuses on public transportation, energy conservations, water quality, recycling, and green buildings.

 

13. Singapore, Asia

Known as the greenest city in Asia, it is also aiming to become the world's greenest city. The city has one of the largest and most eco-friendly attractions such as gardens.

 

14. Stockholm, Sweden

This beautiful city of Sweden has a large amount of bio-fuel, which is generated from sewage for all cars. It is considered as a climate-smart city. They prioritize cycling, walking, and public transportation. Stockholm has great parks, gardens, and nature reserves all over the city.

 

15. Vancouver, Canada

Considered as one of the most sustainable cities in North America, Vancouver is admirably green. The town is surrounded by the ocean, mountains and lined with tons of trees. Vancouver is known for having the lowest greenhouse gas emissions in North America as well. The city of Vancouver has aimed at creating policies to advance sustainability and environmental protection.

Written by Nhi Nguyen