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Ok so I never did get what this Green Job is all about. It is kinda vague. Would somebody in the forums please explain a bit on what kind of job makes it "green?" Thanks in advance!

I'll take a wild guess and say it is a job that has something to do with saving the environment or generally has something to do with it. LOLZ!

A company perhaps that has a green policy? So if you're working in such a company then maybe that is a green job you have.

I'm gonna go with Trazie here. Job doesn't have to be related to the environment. You just have to be aware of the impact you might have to the environment and act on it.

Not everybody has the privilege to work for the WWF, some people simply have always worked in an industry that may not be so green, eg. work in a nuclear power station (poor guys) or trade in oil and gas and make lots of money. These people need to be incentiviced to go and do something greener, eg. work in traffic planning, putting up solar pannels, or get into carbon trading. This means companies need to start these activities and hire. They also need to be incentivised by potential profits, tax cuts, etc. Self- and government regulation can help to open up green jobs in all existing companies, corporate environmental governance officers, carbon consutants, etc.
All jobs that help to get into the right direction are green. But lets not forget that an oil and gas trader who simply switches from car to public transport is also an agent towards a greener world. Or if he invests in a good green project, donates to save the rain forest, or stops using a dryer...lol (unlikely)

There is a new report called Green Jobs: Towards Decent Work in a Sustainable, Low-Carbon World, commissioned and funded by the United Nations' Environment Programme as part of a Green Jobs Initiative. It finds that "There is broad agreement that alternative energy creates more jobs than conventional sources do — in other words, a switch from oil, gas, or coal produces a net gain in employment."

Asin
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A green job is one where you make lots of money IE: GREEN

I have a whole discussion on my website about green jobs, and my own definition of green jobs.

Hi,

I just got what I would call a green job by helping to distribute green products. Any one can do it. My new domain is called ecotoyourdoor.com. and I sell eco products for a lovely company called Wikaniko. Its worth having a look. I like the fact that I can earn and promote my ethics and way of life at the same time, and in my own time too.

I just got what I would call a green job by helping to distribute green products. Any one can do it. My new domain is called
ecotoyourdoor.com.
and I sell eco products for a lovely company called Wikaniko. Its worth having a look. I like the fact that I can earn and promote my ethics and way of life at the same time, and in my own time too. Based in UK and definately worth a look

A company, or workplace that uses environmental needs to define its borders.

thanks foe sharing this