Dec
27
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Categories: Green Jobs & Opportunities
Tags: business, energy, food, lifestyle, organic, organic food, products, recycling
Do-It-Yourself Going Green Ideas
Dec
27
According to the survey of the Natural Marketing Institute, there are Americans which they considered as LOHAS or those following and practicing lifestyles of health and sustainability. About 63 million Americans are considered to have this kind of lifestyle. These consumers are the perfect reason to establish a green business.
These people are intent on keeping a healthier and greener lifestyle and according to Fast Company are willing to spent more than 20% just for greener alternatives. They are not the only target consumers. There are also moderate green consumers who are willing to spend on clean and healthier alternatives based on the price and from time to time.
Jul
18

Does the current state of the economy have you rethinking your goal to transition into a green career?
It’s true that now may not be the best time to quit your current job, but that doesn’t mean you have to abandon your green career goal.
In fact, there may be a bit of a silver lining to this unexpected pause in implementing your plans.
Six Ways to Move Your Green Career Forward
While you have a little extra time before you make your move into a green career, use your time wisely to enhance your knowledge and your position before the economy starts picking up.
Jul
18
Whether it is helping a company to ensure that it is in keeping with new governmental guidelines or helping a company adopt long-term planning that will incorporate ideas of conservation, those in possession of a green degree stand first in line when it comes to hiring considerations. For the soon-to-be high school graduate who is looking for a college that offers environmental studies, or the career professional considering returning to university for a second bachelor’s degree, there are plenty of schools that offer the new path to a high paying job. Here we’ll take a look at a few of the undergraduate programs that provide green degrees.
Jul
18
Solar technology has been a field that has experienced growth over the past few years and now the technology is expected to get more complex, yet affordable. With the recent push for alternative fuel sources, and solar power products, solar energy is one of the most practical and affordable options for commercial and residential usage. With the increasing demand in solar power panel development, installation and design comes the necessity for trained and certified personnel. This area is requiring certifications and education that can be obtained from a solar school.
Jul
18
According to the United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP) environmental jobs reduce the environmental impact of enterprises and economic sectors ultimately to levels that are sustainable. Furthermore, green jobs are defined as work in agriculture industry services, and administration that contributes to preserving or restoring the quality of the environment. However, categories of environmental jobs are as diverse as the biodiversity they serve.
Jul
15

There are several ways on how you can effectively and positively run your very own natural cleaning business. There are a lot of things that you surely need to take into consideration most especially when it comes to the types of cleaning materials you will use for your cleaning business that would also satisfy your clients needs and requirements.
The thing that you can do in order for you to translate and transform your cleaning business from an ordinary cleaning business to a natural cleaning business is by making use of environment friendly and healthy cleaning materials that are most commonly being used in certain healthcare establishments. Although this can be more expensive on your part, you can be assured of a continuously growing number of clients that you can find and earn income from.
Jul
15

As the world continues to look for alternative energy sources, an increasing number of people are in need of solar panel installation. In many areas, there just aren’t enough qualified and trained solar installers to do the job. This situation is creating widespread job opportunities for individuals interested in solar energy training and careers in solar pv and thermal installations.
Solar Energy: Times are changing
Feb
6
Times are changing and along with it are different industries. More than ever before, people are now focusing on the environment and its welfare. With more and more industries pushing towards going green and sustainability, it’s no surprise to see more and more green career opportunities rise from the shadows of the customary jobs we know.
As whole industries shift to green practices, new job possibilities are opening up for those that have the skills to bridge the divide between the old and the new, energy-efficient dawn. Corporations are now partnering with non-profit organizations and hiring corporate social managers. In addition, these same companies are waking up to the potential in green marketing: that reducing the environmental impact is as good for future profits as it is for the planet at large.
Feb
6
As we all know by now since the media will not make us forget it: We are in a worldwide recession. We actually are in a Triple E crisis involving Energy; Economic and Environmental components. As a matter of fact as we get out of this recession we will dig even deeper into the Energy and Environmental crisis.
The good news is that with a crisis come opportunities that will remain after the recession. Hundreds of thousand of smart, experienced workers are left idle and looking for jobs that may never come back. Why not start a green business and take advantage of this “green trend”.
Feb
6
We are at the dawn of a solar revolution in the United States. Every aspect of the solar industry is experiencing explosive growth. Triple digit expansion in solar photovoltaic cell manufacturing, to the need for solar sales associates, to the huge demand for solar system installers is emerging everywhere. Opportunities abound.
Due to this commitment, the Department of Energy will be more than willing to give out grants for something like a home-based, solar energy business. Steven Chu, the new Secretary of Energy has pledged to make the Department of Energy’s services more available to the common person. This means that anymore who want to run a business from home promoting the use of solar energy should be able to work their way through the bureaucracy well.