Hawaii Fifth Greenest State

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Hawaii comes in fifth when it comes to how green it is, according to Earth911.com.


Have you ever wondered how your home state measures up when it comes to sustainability? Well, green building consulting firm Buildings Guide may have your answer.

This year, the firm assessed all 50 U.S. states on three criteria – toxic waste production, alternative energy moves and carbon footprint – and compiled a list of the top 10 “greenest” states in the nation.

Read the full story here.

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