According to a National Geographic article, out of the 17 countries polled for the Greendex survey, Americans nabbed the top spots for least green and least guilty. The survey asks many questions relating to the consuming habits of each person being surveyed and also asks their personal assessment if how environmental friendly they are. It an ironic twist, those who scored near the top of the list for most green also felt the most guilt. I found it quite interesting that Americans landed so low on the list considering the increase in environmental awareness and encourage recycling. I guess also due to my ignorance as to the common environmental practices in other countries. The fact of the matter is that Americans should really be much more environmentally conscious if they want to be part of the solution, not part of the problem.
National Geographic Article
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