Cleveland Among Greenest Cities: Not Walkable Enough, Report Says

CLEVELAND — A lot of cities tout being environmentally friendly, but when it comes down to it, which ones actually make the cut? Taking into account factors like park space, the number of cars on the road and the amount of waste generated per person, career website Zippia recently released its ranking of greenest cities in the U.S.

Cleveland was included on the list, coming in at 91 among 99 cities ranked by the website. To determine the most environmentally friendly cities, Zippia also ranked them on walkability and the average commute length.

Here’s how Cleveland scored:

• Walkability: 60
• Tons Of Waste Per Person: 31
• Parkland Per 1,000 People: Not specified
• Average Commute: 25
• Car Ownership: Not specified

Do you agree with Cleveland's rankings? What could our area do to make us more green? Sound off in the comments.

Cities were ranked equally among the five factors using data from Walk Score, the U.S. Census Bureau, Save On Energy and the Trust for Public Land. According to the rankings, St. Paul, Minnesota, is the most green city in the United States.

Here’s a look at the top 10 environmentally friendly cities:

1. St. Paul, Minnesota
2. Honolulu, Hawaii
3. St. Louis, Missouri
4. Madison, Wisconsin
5. San Diego, California
6. Scottsdale, Arizona
7. Anchorage, Alaska
8. Buffalo, New York
9. Orlando, Florida
10. St. Petersburg, Florida

While where you live certainly can influence your impact on the environment, many environmental choices come down to the individual, the study says.

How do you choose to live a greener life? Share your ideas in the comments.