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The 10 Most Sustainable Cities in America

Updated on March 26, 2024

Think your city is eco-friendly and recycling savvy? Lawn care company LawnStarter measured the top 10 most sustainable cities in America. You might be surprised by what they found.

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The Top 10 in Sustainability

Have you ever wondered how eco-friendly your city is? Well, look no further: HGTV and LawnStarter have uncovered the top 10 most sustainable cities in the US. The rankings were based on the number of energy-efficient policies and incentives, zero-energy buildings, green commuters, pollution and food production. Read on to see if your city made the list.

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10. Los Angeles

Los Angeles made the list because it has a high number of zero-energy buildings. San Diego and Sacramento were the only cities with more zero-energy buildings.

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9. Sacramento, California

Number nine in overall sustainability, Sacramento is also ranked number two in the US in a list of cities with the most zero-energy buildings.

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8. Baltimore

The eighth most sustainable city in the country, Baltimore also ranks #1 (tied with New York City) for having the most incentives and policies supporting renewables and energy efficiency.

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