Percentage of green space available
So where are the world’s most sustainable cities?
5. Copenhagen, Denmark
Denmark prides itself on being a frontrunner in the transition to a greener economy, so it’s no surprise to see its capital in the top five. The city’s proximity to water and high volume of green spaces makes it one of the happiest places in the world - as well as one of the most sustainable.
Tourists cycling in Denmark s capital, CopenhagenFeybiun / Unsplash
4. Dubai, UAE
In arguably a bit of a wild card appearance, Dubai also ranked as one of the top five sustainable cities in the world. It even has its own project dedicated to the cause. Aptly named
Where in Europe are campaigners trying to ban fake grass? As a petition to ban the sale of artificial grass is put forward in one European country, we look at the environmental impact of fake plants. - Copyright Canva By
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After a recent petition submitted to the UK government called for a ban on the sale of artificial grass, questions around the environmental impact of plastic greenery are being raised.
Have you ever been tempted by the idea of a perfectly green grassy lawn, with no yellow patches cropping up when the weather warms up? Or a nice little fake succulent plant to place on your window sill and not water for days?