Being green has never been easier or more popular. In fact, the trend is often times used as a tool for people to shape their identity and now so more proudly than ever. Some are sporting recyclable grocery totes like a Louis Vuitton. With green awareness so high, certain cities are owning it more than others with Seattle among the top. But at what level are the people of Seattle truly practicing the way of life versus using it to look "cool"?

How green is a Seattleite? – An infographic by the Green Team at How green is A Seattleite?
Excellent infographic! I’ve been recycling as much as possible for almost 50 years. In many places that I’ve lived and traveled, Seattle is known for starting many green movements, like food co-ops, recycling, shopping second-hand, green energy innovations and usage and others. We still have a long way to go as a nation to catch up with Germany and Scandinavia, but we are on an upward spiral.