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Hailing from UCLA, a study called Green Market Geography has named Berkeley the second greenest city of California. Only second? Yeah, but Albany, our neighbor to the north, ranked in at the top.
The ranking was determined mostly through voting records on environmental issues but also included environmentally friendly cars and buildings.
But Berkeley doesn’t need any sort of accolade for its Earth-loving lifestyle.
Roland Peterson, recent chairman of the board of the Berkeley Chamber of Commerce, said that local residents and businesses are motivated by more than just prestigious certifications.
“I think the majority of people would do it of their own conscience, but they do appreciate the recognition,” he said.
You can chalk it up to Klean Kanteens and a large homeless population fishing out recyclables, but that’s just the way the compost crumbles. So UCLA can send us an award if they want–but only if it’s made from reclaimed material.
Image Source: Matthew Fang under Creative Commons
Study Ranks Berkeley Second ‘Greenest’ City in California [Daily Cal]
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