Showing posts with label Green Lifestyle. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Green Lifestyle. Show all posts

Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Green Jobs


Top 10 green jobs
Here is a list of top 10 "green-collar" job.That combine technology with respect for our environment


1.) Eco-Tourism: Tourism is considered the largest employment sector in the world economy, so it’s no wonder that workers at all levels will become involved in greening the industry. Ecotourism is growing at three times the rate of the overall tourism sector itself. It purports to educate the traveller; provide funds for conservation; directly benefit the economic development and political empowerment of local communities; and foster respect for different cultures and for human rights.

2.)Organic Farming Specialist: With cutting-edge organic agriculture gaining popularity everywhere, a new type of farmer is emerging. Organic farming is the form of agriculture that relies on crop rotation, green manure, compost, biological pest control, organically approved pesticide application and mechanical cultivation to maintain soil productivity and control pests, excluding or strictly limiting the use of synthetic fertilizers and synthetic pesticides, plant growth regulators, livestock antibiotics, food additives, and genetically modified organisms.

3.)Environmental Engineers: Environmental engineering is the application of science and engineering principles to improve the environment (air, water, and/or land resources), to provide healthy water, air, and land for human habitation and for other organisms, and to remediate polluted sites.


4.) Sustainability Consultant:A sustainability consultant is someone who gives advice to businesses on how to make their products as sustainable (usually in an ecological sense) as is required or requested. In particular, they can give advice on the engineering challenges in meeting modern day building standards, such as the LEED Green Building Rating System. Sustainability consultants might also advise a business on how to achieve carbon neutrality.

5.)Urban Planning:Urban planning involves the construction, or sometimes reconstruction, of buildings, transportation systems and so forth. The environmental factor and you will find a number of jobs available.

6.)Solar Power Installer:New developments in solar technologies are now being fuelled by a number of factors such as the increased numbers of low voltage, energy efficient gadgets, mobile PCs and communicators as well as the rising demand for solar powered hot water heating. Installing solar-thermal water heaters and rooftop photovoltaic cells is a relatively high-paying job.

7.)Conservation Biologist: Conservation biology is the scientific study of the nature and status of Earth's biodiversity with the aim of protecting species, their habitats, and ecosystems from excessive rates of extinction. It is an interdisciplinary subject drawing on sciences, economics, and the practice of natural resource management

8.)Wildlife Management: Wildlife management is a general term for the process of keeping wild species at desirable levels which are determined by the wildlife managers. Wildlife management can include game keeping, wildlife conservation and pest control. Wildlife management has become an integrated science using disciplines such as mathematics, chemistry, biology, ecology, climatology and geography to gain the best results

9.) Emission Management: As companies shift to newer, greener ways of working, there will be a period of transition. The process includes an initial survey, analysis and presentation of recommendations, design and specification of reduction equipment, project financing support, installation, commissioning and ongoing energy monitoring.

10.)Recycling Specialists:As the public and private sectors of the recycling industry grow, it’s going to become more and more critical to be on the cutting edge of recycling techniques, That’s why it is essential that we recycle and reuse as much as possible, limiting waste and improving efficiency.

20 Simple Green Tips that "U" can follow in your day-to-day life

20 simple tips that you can follow in your day-to-day life. Every bit helps to save the earth.


1. Turn off computers at night - don't just put them to sleep.

2. Use Both Sides of Paper - You will save half of the amount of paper you would have normally used. Then when your done bring it to the recycle bin.

3. Don't get bottled water - Instead of bottled water get a reusable container to carry water. It is also very cost efficient.

4. Turn the water off when you brush - You will save almost 4 gallons of water doing this alone.

5. Shorten your shower - Every minute you cut from your shower is roughly 5 gallons of water.

6. Recycle Glass - If you do not recycle this, it will take a million years to decompose.

7. Don't Pre-Heat the Oven - unless needed, just turn the oven on after you put the dish in it.

8. Turn off your lights - Turn off your lights when you are not using them.

9. Get rid of junk mail - There are many services that can help you get rid of junk mail. That will lead to a lot less trees being cut down to take up room in your mailbox.

10. Use Matches instead of lighters - Lighters are usually considered disposable so they will most likely end up in landfills. You can use the cardboard matches, which are much more eco-friendly because they are made of recycled material.

11. Don't get a paper phone book – Instead use an online directory.

12. Go to a car wash - Going to a car wash is a lot more water efficient then washing your car at home.

13. Stop paper bank statements - Why waste paper getting your bank statement mailed to you when you can just check it out online.

14. Buy Rechargeable Batteries - Even though it will take a good investment to buy these you will find yourself gaining it back in no time.

15. Pay your Bills Online - This would save millions trees every year.

16. Use reusable bags - You can't recycle plastic bags, instead get yourself a reusable bag so that you won't have to worry about carrying your necessities.

17. Do Errands in Bulk - Make a list of the things you have to do, and see if you can fit a couple of those things together in one ride.

18. Turn down your Thermostat - Every degree lower in the winter or higher in the summer you put it is a 10% decrease on your energy bill

19. Plant a Tree - It's good for the air, can keep you cool, and can increase your property value.

20. Walk or Ride Your Bike When you can - If you have to go somewhere close consider riding your bike or walking there instead of your car. It's better on the environment and healthier.

Monday, April 19, 2010

How to Go Green Video


Cleaning up one’s life and helping clean up the environment at the same time really difficult. Remembering the little things goes a long way. Here are a few tips and reminders you can use to help protect the environment, in your everyday life.