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Green and Environmental industries

As widely agreed these areas will be one of the driving forces of business in general. Anyone who is involved, planning to be involved or just interested is welcome!

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Edward Antrobus As I've gotten older, I've started to suffer from poor circulation in my feet. Three layers of socks (liner, cotton, wool) inside my steel-toe boots seems to be fine down to about 40 degreees, but below that I've been suffering from cold feet. Does anyone with cold weather experience have any suggestions? Work keeps me outdoors for 10-12 hours per day.

13 weeks ago from Denver Careerists, Green and Environmental industries, Brazen FoCo and Rocky Mountain Networking 2 more

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La Donna Lokey: I started getting cold a lot and it turned out that I was anemic. Taking some extra daily iron or SlowFE might help--it definitely warmed me up ...MoreI started getting cold a lot and it turned out that I was anemic. Taking some extra daily iron or SlowFE might help--it definitely warmed me up in a matter of days! Other than that, a friend of mine who worked outside in winter got neoprene battery-powered socks. Definitely keeps the toes toasty!
10 weeks ago

Edward Antrobus: La Donna, I'm fairly confident that I'm not anemic. My hermatocrit is tested on average twice per week when I donate plasma and it is consistently ...MoreLa Donna, I'm fairly confident that I'm not anemic. My hermatocrit is tested on average twice per week when I donate plasma and it is consistently just a little bit higher then we would like it to be (more red blood cells means less plasma and longer donation). I average right around 50%
10 weeks ago

TOP IDEA: Catherine Adamson People want to get involved in supporting pollinators because they have heard that bees are in decline. Mostly that means buying local honey. But honey is a low-margin wholesale agricultural product; not a good basis for entrepreneurship. So what's a side hustler to do? Lease bees to those most motivated and provide education in beekeeping! The customer can produce their own ultra-local honey & the entrepreneur can ignore commodity pricing and focus on high-value-added services instead.

18 weeks ago from Entrepreneurs, Green and Environmental industries, Shotgun Startups and Upstarts!2 more

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Megan Atkinson: I have a friend who runs a bee farm. Is that right... a farm? Anyhow, he is extremely happy with the work he does and it seems that offsets the ...MoreI have a friend who runs a bee farm. Is that right... a farm? Anyhow, he is extremely happy with the work he does and it seems that offsets the low-margin thing for him. Providing education doesn't sound like a bad idea for someone who inherited his bee farm from past generations, though!
17 weeks ago

David L Wood: Having some experience with agriculture in Texas, many farms use beekeeping as a side line business as a means of diversification. Most farms have ...MoreHaving some experience with agriculture in Texas, many farms use beekeeping as a side line business as a means of diversification. Most farms have a main source of income which is seasonal. Diversification allows better utilization of land and labor. Also, those who have chosen a life style of better health through nutrition will tell you raw honey from local farm locations are better for your health than the process honey purchased in the grocery store. Thus, a higher margin and price can be obtained in the market place. Many who are involved with organic and healthier food choices will purchase raw honey as a substitute for cane or beet sugar used in the home for cooking and beverages. Development of a customer base for a local farm is slow but the customers obtained are generally very loyal for years.
16 weeks ago

Edward Antrobus What is the most asinine requirement you have ever seen in a job posting. I just came across an opening for a wastewater treatment operator...entire work day spent on site. But to be considered, you have to submit your driving record.

28 weeks ago from Entry-Level Young Professionals, Green and Environmental industries and Rocky Mountain Networking 1 more

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George Stuart-Vail: "say that wastewater treatment operator is work for idiots?"
No, No, No, please do not misunderstand me.
My comment about working FOR idiots is ...More"say that wastewater treatment operator is work for idiots?"
No, No, No, please do not misunderstand me.
My comment about working FOR idiots is really just a freindly slam at every boss I've ever had. And it was said in jest. I haven't liked all my superiors, but there are none I felt disrespect or contempt for. I've had driving citations before but it's never gotten in the way of my career(s).
27 weeks ago

Edward Antrobus: George, Thanks for the clarification. I've been pretty happy with most of my former bosses myself. I've gotten good jobs in the past when I had a ...MoreGeorge, Thanks for the clarification. I've been pretty happy with most of my former bosses myself. I've gotten good jobs in the past when I had a worse driving record, but I've never seen a non-driving position ask for a copy of driving record. I'll probably go ahead and apply, but first I have to figure out HOW to get a copy of my driving record.
27 weeks ago

Bernard Ferret Are you looking for a "green" job? I just completed 3 studies about green job creation by green companies funded by venture capital. I looked at GE's Ecomagination Challenge winners (http://tinyurl.com/3jxqas3), and startups funded by Khosla Ventures (http://tinyurl.com/4y337gn), and Kleiner-Perkins (http://tinyurl.com/3o7t4ac). Theses startups are the "hot" ones that attract major venture capitalists, and some of them will be the big winners in the green economy.

28 weeks ago from Green Jobs, Green Technology, Green and Environmental industries and Sustainability Professionals 2 more

Edward Antrobus This is, in fact, a rant. So feel free to ignore it. But what am I doing wrong here? After checking every day over a dozen company job boards, job search aggregators, and specialty job boards, I find about 1-2 mediocre-fitting listings a week, and a good fitting listing about every 2 months. Applying and even following up produces 0 results 90% of time. Networking over 2 years has dug up 3 people in my field who have all refused to meet in person and provided a total of 1 referral. *End rant*

31 weeks ago from Rocky Mountain Networking, Entry-Level Young Professionals, Green and Environmental industries and Sustainability Professionals 2 more

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Regina Richardson: Edward, I'm getting in touch with the TEK folks I know to see if they have any ideas...the company is worldwide, so there should be other points ...MoreEdward, I'm getting in touch with the TEK folks I know to see if they have any ideas...the company is worldwide, so there should be other points of contact I can dig up. :)
30 weeks ago

Ty Unglebower: You assume the fact that nothing happens means you are doing anything wrong. It is a combination of bad luck and a terrible job economy that each ...MoreYou assume the fact that nothing happens means you are doing anything wrong. It is a combination of bad luck and a terrible job economy that each year is slanted more and more against the average worker.
30 weeks ago

Megan Atkinson America's Next Top Energy Innovator Challenge - sounds like a reality TV show, but it's really the US DOE's method to match start-ups with cutting edge technologies - without all the red tape and up-front costs. http://wp.me/p1kAA3-5w Start-ups and innovators, dig in! Clean tech is about to boom!

40 weeks ago from Business Development, Innovators Incubation and Green and Environmental industries 1 more

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Megan Atkinson: Thanks for the rec, Tariq!
40 weeks ago

Megan Atkinson FOX TV released some cast videos via shows (i.e. House MD, Bones) on Facebook in spirit of Earth Day coming up. Idea: to have all of our 15+ offices compile videos featuring staff sharing their favorite "factoids" about eco-friendly things like recycling, saving energy, composting, etc. We could then have the executive team choose their favorite video and the winner would receive the company's annual environmental stewardship core value award. Your thoughts - fun, cheesy? http://bit.ly/eBVFwJ

44 weeks ago from Green and Environmental industries, I am Gen Y and Green Social Media 1 more

Megan Atkinson: Note: This would be an effort to increase employee engagement in the company's sustainability priorities.
44 weeks ago

Niki Nachappa: Megan, nice idea! Most often when we aren't being eco friendly its not because we are don't care but its the inertia of habit. How about giving ...MoreMegan, nice idea! Most often when we aren't being eco friendly its not because we are don't care but its the inertia of habit. How about giving your staff a week to do something i.e apply their favorite factoid?
Some examples would be:
Measuring the savings from turning off lights or altering the thermostats for a week.
Replacing lights with LED lamps.

41 weeks ago

Megan Atkinson Only 27% of the energy workforce is comprised of women. Schneider Electric, global industry leader in energy management solutions, is determined to change that. http://wp.me/p1kAA3-1J Read about how one company is striving to tip the gender scales a bit in a male dominated industry.

48 weeks ago from I am Gen Y, Entry-Level Young Professionals, Young Professional Women (YPW), Energy & Power and Green and Environmental industries 3 more

Mark W. Eric Fitch, MIT mech. engineering grad, is CEO of PurposeEnergy, Inc. whose company's slogan is "Saving the earth, one beer at a time. The slogan is catchy and a goal which he has attained. He invented and installed an anaerobic methane digester at Magic Hat Brewing Co. which extracts energy from the spent hops, barley and yeast left over from the brewing process — and it processes the plant's wastewater. The article at http://tinyurl.com/66ouqcs also mentions other brewers and solutions.

50 weeks ago from Beer, Economics and Finance, Engineers and Green and Environmental industries 2 more

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Megan Atkinson: Awesome article, Mark! Thanks for sharing it. I have always been fascinated with anaerobic digestion - primarily in landfills. But I might just be ...MoreAwesome article, Mark! Thanks for sharing it. I have always been fascinated with anaerobic digestion - primarily in landfills. But I might just be in love with them now that they can help the brewing industry. Too stinkin' cool.
50 weeks ago

Mark W.: I'm glad you liked it Megan. The funny thing is the way I happened to "find" my way to the article. I listened to Radio Health Journal ( MoreI'm glad you liked it Megan. The funny thing is the way I happened to "find" my way to the article. I listened to Radio Health Journal ( http://tinyurl.com/6k3wadg ) on the radio yesterday morning and one of the guests was Jonathon Bloom at the Wasted Food website ( http://tinyurl.com/dxvu2h ). One of the recent links mentioned this article at the Boston Globe. I went to the Boston Globe but was only able to read one page. If I wanted to read more I had to sign up to their site. Instead I found the article at another news source - Washington Examiner. So even though it was some work and a little bit of tracking using bread crumbs, it was worth the effort!
50 weeks ago

Anthony Morgan Peters TED: Ideas Worth Spreading This Video is very informative not to mention inspiring. How can architects build a new world of sustainable beauty? By learning from nature. At TEDSalon in London, Michael Pawlyn describes three habits of nature that could transform architecture and society: radical resource efficiency, closed loops, and drawing energy from the sun. http://www.ted.com/talks/michael_pawlyn_using_nature_s_genius_in_archite...

51 weeks ago from Green and Environmental industries

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Laura Johnston I run an ebusiness that specializes in 100% post consumer recycled glassware, and I am looking for mor exposure. What are some of your favorite green sites/blogs/networks www.trycycleglass.com

60 weeks ago from Green and Environmental industries

Amy Ng Read about how #Citi financing helped build "great, #green" retail center in DC's revitalized Columbia Heights http://citi.us/9WyVrK (via @Citi). For more stories about actions Citi is taking to catalyze change, visit http://new.citi.com.

76 weeks ago from Citi, Brazen Careerist's Top 50 Gen-Y Companies, Green and Environmental industries and Breaking Into Banking 2 more

Amanda Christianson Excited to finally see a group like this on Brazen! I want to start by seeing if anyone here is a LEED Accredited Professional? Anyone with other environmental or sustainable affiliations out there?

81 weeks ago from Green and Environmental industries

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Amanda Christianson: Tell me about it ... it's a difficult time for building professionals. I had let's say about 6 months of unemployment this past year. I had lost ...MoreTell me about it ... it's a difficult time for building professionals. I had let's say about 6 months of unemployment this past year. I had lost of contract work, hourly or part-time obligations I've been able to drum up, but nothing satisfying, and that all dried up, too. I've been wanting to take my ARE's to become licensed but 7 tests at ~$400?! Steep. Fortunatley, I just found work at a local arch firm and start in August. Very excited about this team!
80 weeks ago

Brian Matthews: Congratulations! It baffles me that someone of my talents cannot get work. I can take a set of CAD files from an Architect for nearly any kind ...MoreCongratulations! It baffles me that someone of my talents cannot get work. I can take a set of CAD files from an Architect for nearly any kind project and complete all of the electrical and lighting systems, inside and out, with all calculations, electronically saved within the electronic files, complete with all specifications (PDF files) for all lighting, controls, fire alarm, and power distribution equipment. I have a thorough understanding of all codes and ordinances. I have years of experience doing this, and I can do all of this using the free products on the Net (like TokBox, Skype, etc.). AND, I have a personality and you can put me out there working with the client and they LIKE me. So, what are employers afraid of? Why can't I get a job, or even part of a project with another engineer? It is definitely a difficult time.
80 weeks ago

Amanda Christianson Just exchanging ideas with Brian and got to thinking whether there are any interesting recession stories from this group? There's lots of 'green' in the building industry, and you all know we've been hit hard and many have found themselves out of work or underemployed. What have you guys done to persevere in tough times? Or are some of you in booming industries?

80 weeks ago from Green and Environmental industries

Joern Dear all, I run the site lustforgreen.com where I strive to collect the best actions to live greener every day, If you have any idea, please feel free to contribute. Cheers Joern http://www.lustforgreen.com/

81 weeks ago from Green and Environmental industries

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Brian Matthews: Thanks for the tip on the Ecosia.com search engine. It's now my default.
80 weeks ago

Brian Matthews What am I thinking? I am thinking that I need some work! Please review my profile to see if I can be of any help. Help of the paying variety please! Need to put food on the table! I'm new here, and lonely!

80 weeks ago from Green and Environmental industries

marie I'm interested in starting a sustainability consulting company for small businesses. I've been doing a lot of research, but am still unsure of the best way to start. I don't have any relevant education (BA organic gardening, MS agriculture education). Any ideas? Thank you!

104 weeks ago from Green and Environmental industries

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Amanda Christianson: Don't worry about add'l education ... just start, as Neeraj said! (It's been 23 weeks, have you?) Do you have experience in sustainability ...MoreDon't worry about add'l education ... just start, as Neeraj said! (It's been 23 weeks, have you?) Do you have experience in sustainability consulting?

I'd consider joining 'green' affiliations and groups in your metro area, or obtaining a LEED AP so you can study up on the strategies of sustainability and energy efficiency. (This is an accreditation that can be relevant for a variety of careers and professionals! Look into it at the USGBC.org website.) Get into the social and professional networks in this industry and get yourself talking to the right people.
81 weeks ago

Megan Atkinson: Marie: I've had a small-time sustainability-related (energy efficiency, specifically) biz for a while now. Though I haven't had much time to ...MoreMarie: I've had a small-time sustainability-related (energy efficiency, specifically) biz for a while now. Though I haven't had much time to dedicate to it due to school and my day job, I've found the most successful tactic is to just get out there and network your buns off. Most of my work comes from plumbers, HVAC contractors, and real estate agent referrals.
81 weeks ago

Ryan Paugh Everything that's going on with BP seems to be getting messier. I've been following what's going on day after day and it seems like nobody can come up with a solid plan + there's a lot of contradicting going on. There's a great post today on Brazen that discusses whether or not a good PR team could help BP >> http://bit.ly/b2HgYF According to the blogger there's no PR team in the world that can help until they change how they operate as a company. Do you agree?

83 weeks ago from PR & New Media, Green and Environmental industries and Green Social Media 1 more

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Raquel Elle Bell: @Ryan - This may sound a bit sadistic and please no one take it for me to have wanted this disaster to happen, but it is things like this that ...More@Ryan - This may sound a bit sadistic and please no one take it for me to have wanted this disaster to happen, but it is things like this that insight change. Things tend to stay status quo when everything is status quo. People need to be pushed the brink and see how bad things could be if they continue before real change can happen. So with how terrible this is perhaps something really wonderful will come out of it.
81 weeks ago

Ryan Paugh: I was thinking the same thing, but was afraid to say it. You're right that sometimes it takes something terrible to incite change. My fingers ...MoreI was thinking the same thing, but was afraid to say it. You're right that sometimes it takes something terrible to incite change. My fingers are crossed that something wonderful does come out of this whole mess.
81 weeks ago

Ryan Paugh I got interviewed this morning by a reporter who wanted to discuss Generation Y's heightened interest in Parks & Recreation careers and other careers related to the environment, conservation and the outdoors. Do you think that this has to do with inherent Gen-Y traits or the opportunities made available to use through social media. Are we more idealistic, or just more connected?

91 weeks ago from Green Social Media and Green and Environmental industries

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Chris Williams: I think it has to go with our generation no wanting to comprise. We want to heal the environment but don't think business needs to suffer for this ...MoreI think it has to go with our generation no wanting to comprise. We want to heal the environment but don't think business needs to suffer for this to happen.
90 weeks ago

Megan Atkinson: I think that there are two major factors in the number of Gen Y'ers in green collar jobs. The availability of green jobs has increased because of ...MoreI think that there are two major factors in the number of Gen Y'ers in green collar jobs. The availability of green jobs has increased because of their social relevance. Also, I think Gen Y'ers may be more interested in the field (regardless of job availability) because we've been brought up under the pressure of "having to live with the mistakes of the past" and when the social relevance became more socially relevant, we were coming into the age(s) where we decide on a direction for our career.
83 weeks ago

Leandro Arias I'm currently searching for an IT Manager for an environmental liabilities company outside of Philadelphia, PA. A successful candidate will direct the technical management of environmental data management projects. Needs 10+ yrs of experience. BS in an environment discipline, Computer Science, or GIS. EQuIS software knowledge required, Oracle, MS SQL Server, ESRI products, Hyperion, MS Access. If interested, or know someone that would be, please email me @ leandro.arias@accountingprincipals.com

88 weeks ago from Green and Environmental industries, Philadelphia Lovers, Tech Gurus, Project Managers and We're Hiring 3 more

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Ryan Paugh Just read this article in Fast Company - http://bit.ly/bivLys - Did you know that the Greenest building in the U.S. is a monastery in Madison, WI?

97 weeks ago from Green and Environmental industries, Green Social Media and The Madtown Crew 1 more

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Ryan Paugh: No problem! Wouldn't it be great if more people just cared about doing the right thing? I guess that competition is always going to be a key ...MoreNo problem! Wouldn't it be great if more people just cared about doing the right thing? I guess that competition is always going to be a key driver for businesses and organizations. Pretty awesome that a bunch of nuns beat them all out :)
97 weeks ago