Green Collar Nation
Green Collar Jobs
What was once blue is turning green. Green collar that is. A sprouting labor force in the environmental sector has been growing rapidly in the last few years. What’s a green collar job you ask? “It has to pay decent wages and benefits that can support a family. It has to be part of a real career path, with upward mobility. And it needs to reduce waste and pollution and benefit the environment.” says venture capitalist Phil Angelides.
However fast (or slow) the federal government chooses to move, many state and local cities such as California and San Fransisco are a step ahead in proposing and passing policies and programs designed to improve environmental quality. The opportunities for a gentle transition from traditional blue-collar to green-collar jobs such as those listed below are finally coming to fruition thanks to organizations like the Apollo Alliance (think Steel Workers Union meets Sierra Club). With the support of major business, labor, environmental, and community leaders; Apollo Alliance has the inside track on green-gigs throughout the U.S.. Visit their site for extensive information on the Green Labor Force.
Short list of green jobs:
- Bicycle repair and bike delivery services
- Energy retrofits to increase energy efficiency and conservation
- Green building, Solar installation, etc…
- Landscaping, Tree cutting/pruning, Peri-urban and urban agriculture
- Recycling, materials reuse, and large scale green waste composting.
- Public transit jobs related to driving, maintenance, and repair
- Small businesses producing products from recycled materials
- Whole home performance, including insulation, weatherization, water retrofits, etc.
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Hi,
I love that picture. Want to use is as a cover for our green jobs report due to launch next week. Who has the copyrights to it and how do I get permission to use it.
Also would require a high resolution version of it.
Thanks,
Meera
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