Updated: August 11, 2010

So it turns out that outdoorsy states like California and Colorado might not be as "green" as you thought.

Forbes.com has gathered together a list of the most environmentally friendly states in the U.S. based on their carbon footprint, air quality, water quality, hazardous waste management, policy initiatives, and energy consumption.

Read on to find out the top ten greenest places to live, and whether or not your state made the cut.

Also, if you're interested in the urban gardeners featured on today's show, you can visit their website, www.laguerrillagardening.org, here.