• Last updated 8/10/12 by GreenJobsGuru

Many green job definitions have been published, including by the United States Bureau of Labor and Statisctics (US BLS), and the United Nations; these definitions are great and useful to the green industry, businesses and politicians, but they don't really help job seekers.   One of the main misconception about green jobs is to think that Green Jobs are essentially in energy production (solar, wind, geothermal, hydro-electric). But there are a lot more categories of green jobs than just energy production (read related story: Green jobs not just limited to energy... read more

• Last updated 3/30/11 by stins

Fake Trees versus Real Trees: Which is greener? Know something?  Add it here.   How To Green Your Real Christmas Tree Get a living tree.  Living Christmas trees can bring you plenty of holiday cheer and then bring cheer to your outside.  If you're in Portland, OR, consider renting a live tree!  The Original Living Christmas Tree Company provides full-size evergreen trees, along with pick up and delivery services.  And if you're in San Francisco, you can order a living potted tree for $90.  Then after the holidays, SF Environment (in partnership with Friends... read more

• Last updated 9/26/11 by stins

Moving can not only be a hassle but increase your ecological footprint as well. From the boxes to the gas you are going to use, the resources necessary for a move can easily add up. So how can you make your move less wasteful?   It is possible to make your move greener if you are a bit organized and think ahead.   You might need a few boxes. But chances are, you are going to need loads of them! It's a shame to use new resources for something that is going to be used once and then tossed. There are a few alternatives to using new boxes from the movers.... read more