GreenTech(Sustainable Technology)

The way of the futureTomorrows resources Today

DefinitionsSustainable Technology

? Purpose: To advance the understanding,

development and application of technologies and methods of prevention, removal and control of environmental risks to human health and ecology.

Green Technology / Clean Technology?

Advantages of going GreenReducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.energy and water usage.the amount of waste they generate as well as

ensuring safe.work conditions.the amount of money that can be save.easier and safer work environment.

Disadvantages of going Greenworkers are going to have be trained.spend more money on the equipment

depending on what it is. spend more to fixed the equipment.less employees need it.

The Original Coal Miners

Jobs Affected by the creation of Green Collar Jobs

Coal Miners were first replaced by machines, now with the threat of global

warming they are being replaces by green technology.

Top 10 Jobs inEnvironmental Technology

10-Electrician9-Carpenters8-Geoscientist7-Plummers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters6-Enviornmental Engineers5-Construction and Building Inspectors4-Enviornmental Scientist and Specialist3-First-Line supervisors/Managers of

Construction Trades and Extraction Workers2-Industrial Engineers1-Construction Managers

ElectriciansAnnual earnings: $44,780Percent growth: 7.4 percentA lot of installations require the work of electricians. Solar panels,transformers, and power grids at power plants are among these installations."There are a lot of electronic controls and equipment that control" greentechnology.

CarpentersAnnual earnings: $37,660Percent growth: 10.3 percentCarpenters are needed to implement green construction. They can use materials made from old materials or recycle those from rehabilitated buildings. They're also needed for newer project. "If you're putting solar panels on your roof, you might need to make some modifications

Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steam FittersAnnual earnings: $44,090Percent growth: 10.6 percentPlumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters apply their skills to several green industries. They direct steam to create energy. They install and maintain piping at ethanol power plants, geothermal plants, and within solar and water heaters.

Potential Future Green Collar Jobs/Career

Green ArchitectureGreen Design

Wind TurbinesLand, Sea, and On the Road

Solar PanelsFarms, On Homes and Buildings

Creative Development Ideas

•Hybrid Cars•Alternative Fuels/Bio Fuels•Geo Thermal Heating•Wind Turbines•Solar Panels•Economically friendly packaging• Bottles, Chip Bags

•Reduced waste•Hydro Power

Companies with the right Idea!