Sometimes it just takes reading one line to implement a profound change in the way you do things. I was reading an article about plastic-bags in the October 2007 issue of Fast Company titled, Moneybags (page 64). In the first paragraph it states “Bags are made from oil, and our bag habit costs us 1.6 billion gallons each year.”

I was overtaken by the 1.6 billion gallons of oil it takes each ‘year’ – every 365 days we are alive – to provide us with plastic bags. I am thrilled that there are people out there that are awakening us to these facts and stimulating change.

Living green, as a way of life, is gaining huge popularity. More and more of you are interested in aligning your career interests, skills and values with a company where you can make the most impact on the world. I applaud you! And there really are some cool jobs out there and employers who are working towards a better environment too. Here are just a few that are listed on Environmentalcareer.com, whose focus it to help match those who want a career helping the environment, with employers who focus on the same.

• I.M. Systems Group
• ERM
• ICF International
• Rails-to-Trails Conservancy
• Apex Companies
• FUJIFILM Dimatix
• Warner Bros. Studios
• HRdirection
• EcoSecurities
• Global Consulting
• International Wolf Center

If you’re FiredUP about going green in your career you may want to check out this site and some of the employers listed to find out if they align with your ‘green values’ list.

Posted by Robin Ogden – FiredUP Careers

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