7 most eco friendly cities in the world

As the population of the world grows, achieving a sustainable environment for a better future is becoming harder by the day, with thousands of tons of pollutants being produced across some of the largest cities in the world. 

However, many people around the world are trying to play their part, and have been able to turn some areas into the most eco friendly cities in the world. This article will be looking into the top 7 of those cities and how they are able to create a greener environment for themselves.

Vancouver, Canada

One of the major metropolitan cities of Canada, Vancouver is surrounded by lush greenery from the mountains and high winds from the Pacific Ocean. After realizing the devastating effects of global warming, the local government has been making countless efforts in order to minimize the greenhouse emission from the city, as well as creating green jobs and offering green alternatives to its residents. The efforts have started to pay off, as Vancouver has now become one of the most eco friendly cities in North America.

Reykjavik, Iceland

Iceland may be unknown to many of us, but the capital city, Reykjavik, is surely one to be remembered. The capital has a very small population of just over 100,000, which has allowed people to adapt to a more healthier lifestyle in a much shorter time. The government has also raised its efforts to eliminate greenhouse gases by promoting public transport as well as walking and cycling, and have offered lowered taxes and other incentives to people for using green energy.

Singapore

In a continent full of cities known for spreading the worst pollution in history, there are also states who are working towards a sustainable future. Singapore is home to one of the greenest cities in Asia, and is therefore added to our list of the most eco friendly cities in the world as well. The secret to Singapore’s success is their integration of nature in the architecture sector. Every public building made has eco friendliness kept in mind, and with sights such as the Garden city and one of the largest vertical gardens in the world, you can see where it has made progress.

San Francisco, California

San Francisco is home to hundreds of multinational tech companies, as well as one of the most beautiful cities in America. It has also been the first city to fully ban plastic bottles in the country, and to promote the use of bicycles, public transportation or simply walking for commute purposes. San Francisco also houses some of the greenest companies in the world, and being the leader in supporting the use of green alternatives, it is surely an example for the rest of the US. 

Stockholm, Sweden

Stockholm is no doubt one of the cleanest and greenest cities in Europe, and the unique method they are adapting is to reuse everything they might have at their disposal. From using sewage as biofuel for cars, to using the heat absorbed by the seats in stadiums to warm flats nearby, the government is finding multiple ways to reuse everyday things to help create a sustainable environment.

Amsterdam, Netherlands

The capital of Amsterdam is sometimes also considered as the greenest place on Earth, not just because of the government making huge efforts to promote greener transportation methods, but also because the residents themselves are taking responsibility and switching to a more greener lifestyle. Amsterdam also has around 300 charging stations installed in order to promote more use of electric vehicles, and also creating policies that would reduce the greenhouse gas emissions throughout the country.

Copenhagen, Denmark

Saving the best for last, Copenhagen has come a long way to become one of the most eco friendly cities in the world. The local government offers huge incentives for people living a more greener way of life, and the residents themselves also take that responsibility. With only a small percentage of households owning a car, and more and more people preferring to use bicycles as the preferred way to travel, Copenhagen has introduced more lanes for cyclists. 

The city also prefers the use of organic food over inorganic, and with over 80 percent of the food being distributed to public companies being organic, there is no doubt that the people have chosen the right path to a sustainable future.