- By: dnlee
- November 26, 2008
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As President-Elect Barack Obama names his cabinet members and economic recovery team, I am also proud of his inclusion of Green Economic prospects. In fact, the buzz of Green Jobs is in the air, literally on NPR.
Van Jones Forecasts Green Job Revolution – News & Notes
A Green New Deal? – On Point
Green Jobs Now
Green Careers are any of those jobs that are involved in making our lives sustainable and eco-friendly. It includes labor jobs such as installing solar panels, building windmills, green retro-fitting homes and business as well as college-level jobs natural resources management, environmental consultation, and green engineering. It really is a NEW Economy we are creating that could potentially make the United States energy independent and reduces our nation’s environmental footprint.
How does it start? In some ways the Green Revolution already has.
Organizations like Green For All and Repower America are running an amazingly successful social marketing campaign to get us all to rethink our lives. On a local level, an organization like Green Works in Kansas City is how we actually prepare people for the green work force.This organization introduces young adults to urban environmental science issues in Kansas City and promotes Green Collar job opportunities for inner-city youth. A flagship program of Green Works KC is ECOS – Environmental Stewardship and Workforce Development. Students explore environmental science topics like water filtration, public sewage and waste management, urban deforestation, recycling, and other environmental matters that impact their city.They get a hands-on education and internship-opportunities that translate to real job skills.I think it is a great model for agencies and organizations interested in Green Collar Job development.
What Green Career opportunities are all the buzz in your city?
Posted in: Career, News
- By: Kimberly
- August 22, 2008
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The Suites
Big ups to my alma mater! Spelman College took a bold step toward environmental responsibility and will make history this week when it opens “The Suites,” a new 201,455 square-foot “green” residence hall, this Saturday. Designed with a priority on conservation, The Suites uses energy, water and other resources more efficiently to help reduce impact on the environment. Recently featured in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the 303-bed facility is on track to become the first building at a historically Black college or university to attain the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certification through the U.S. Green Building Council. Way to go green SC!
Posted in: Featured
- By: Kimberly
- April 22, 2008
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Go Green Checklist
April 22 is Earth Day, a time to celebrate gains we have made and create new visions to accelerate environmental progress. The push, especially for Americans, to reduce pollution and help save the environment is based on evidence that the decisions we have made, and continue to make, are damaging the air we breathe and the land we live on. What have you been doing to be more “eco-friendly”? If you’re not sure exactly what to do, here are some tips courtesy of kaboose to help you get started living a green lifestyle.
- Save water by decreasing your shower time — or rather take a bath, which uses less water than a shower.
- Get in the habit of brushing your teeth with the water off.
- Recycle – junk mail, cell phones, paper products, plastic bags, and more.
- Switch from paper and plastic bags to reusable bags and totes.
- Forget the electric or gas dryer, and hang dry your clothing.
- Opt for direct deposit, online banking, and paperless statements to reduce your paper usage.
- Try your hand at composting (planting scraps from fruits, veggies, and coffee grounds outside), which will help create better soil and less landfill waste.
- Don’t purchase disposable water bottles, but rather use recyclable (and refillable) beverage containers that you can fill with filtered water.
- Unplug all of your appliances when you leave the house to save energy (and prevent a fire hazard).
- If possible, take public transportation or walk.
- Don’t use plastic storage containers, and definitely do not heat food within a plastic container in the microwave.
- Save stained or ill-fitting clothing to use for dusting and cleaning.
- Use rechargeable batteries.
- Rent movies and borrow books, instead of purchasing.
- Select products made of recyclable materials.
- If possible, buy items that use less packaging.
- Buy groceries in bulk, as it reduces packaging and the number of trips you take to the grocer. Purchase a membership to a wholesale club, such as Costco or BJ’s.
- Purchase locally produced food at farmer’s markets and even road-side stands.
- Use healthy and environmentally friendly cosmetics, such as mineral-based cosmetics and natural bath products.
- Purchase organic foods, as they don’t contain pesticides and harmful chemicals, in addition to organic cotton.
Also check out our daily “Eco-Living Tip” from idealbite.com on the right sidebar.
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