First of all you should know that I honestly respect you for what you chose to do, some of the best search engines for the green jobs are all here on greenjobs.net .  These are great green life student jobs and the website I have just talked about is one of the best search engines .There were some fairs in May and April. You will probably see soon the fair for June , July if you want a summer job.

Green Jobs Fairs

I can give you some  examples  for green jobs  : salesman on green energy stations , sales manager on a  solar company , project development for all sort of save the planet projects a lot of jobs as a researcher on green materials , some great jobs in engineering , imagine to help create the green fuel or the perfect energy generator , things that can change people and the entire world .

Another type of eco jobs are working with animals , the eco farmers are wanting some help for their business  to use green energy , another great job is in the air created energy , check the wind power , the climate the direction of the wind things that are easy to achieve from a control tower for a region.

Green Jobs Fairs

A friend of mine said that at one of the fairs, he went for a job at a green company.  He applied for an education specialist for some North American Tribe child education; just think how great is to help the support education children to use the green energy .

If you really want a job in this green eco energy business you just have to search it well , there is surely something for you .

The company believes are that you need the energy assured  for your business,  your family not depending to the common energy, but to the use of the perfect mixture of solar and wind or both from the American Green Energy  to create the maximize energy generator  for you .The experts in the company will check down the geography of the place and find the best solution for you! Both solar or wind are in the federal government law that will slice 30% tax for generators to about 100Kw for the personal families and the same slice to companies , but this credit will be received with your tax return.

American Green Energy

The reason why this tax slice exists is because both the federal government and the local one realized the importance of alternative energy source for the future economy and the importance of keeping everything eco . The company goal is to provide the best solutions for the Great Lake Region, but have a distribution system designed globally.

They are 4 wind mill types in the product catalog , from 600 vat to 4kw and a solar panel  designed by them, that is one of the most interesting technologies in the solar panel creation.

American Green Energy

In my view it is very important to keep everything green these times. We have to take care of our resources and more, we have to think about our future ! For more information about the American Green Energy, just click here .

Electrolux Hydrosphere

Electrolux Hydrosphere has an ecological and also an aesthetically pleasing design. It is handy to those who love to grow plants in the apartment but for whom is difficult to find a place for pots. Although not necessarily to live in a city or in a small house outside the town, this planting machine will help you to add a little color in the living environment, while being a green gadget. Hydrosphere is a transparent ball of 42 cm height that allows the future consumers to plant and care for their own herbs, spices, small fruits and vegetables in the warm and also convenient world of your kitchen.

Eco gadgets for your little oasis of green

Pet Plant

Did you know that plants have emotions? Have you heard of gardeners (amateur or professional) which are talking to their plants? Well, Pet Plant pot will show the emotions of the plant that is in it, if it is too hot for the plant or if it needs water. The digital pot has sensors which are processing data about the soil and environment and then presents the information in digital icons. The plant could be happy or even angry and will show this if it needs water.  If you put too much water it won’t express the displeasure, not because it doesn’t know how but because this type of pot extract the excess of water and leave just as much water as the plant needs.

Eco gadgets for your little oasis of green

Growing Book

If among your hobbies are both reading and growing plants, then Growing Book could only be good for you. The idea behind this unique gardener is to make the process of reading the book more interactive. The book comes with a special place where plants grow in it.

Eco gadgets for your little oasis of green

You can be a “green” reader or you can entertain your children increasing their environmental awareness as they see a new life growing right in front of their eyes.

“Power Purse”, the solar purse for gadgets

The one who invented this purse is an American student named Joe Hynek, aged 29 years. Called the Power Purse, the purse in question has the ability to keep electronics always charged, because it uses sunlight to keep your gadgets alive. So you will no longer need to carry with you batteries, rechargeable batteries and chargers. The external part is covered with solar cells that absorb solar energy and create electricity, which is then used to recharge your gadgets. Moreover, there is no need to carry cables to connect your MP3 player or phone to the purse. Each purse is equipped with USB cables that connect to your electronics.

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“Sunbeat”, the eco musical player

Called Sunbeat, the music player and can be powered through the classic cable but its advantage is the solar panel. Sunbeat measures 0.3 x 40.3 x 10 mm, weighs 32 grams and is compatible with MP3, WMA and U-DISK. It has 2 GB of on board memory, and the design is not exactly cheap, especially that comes encrusted with crystals.

Choose eco gadgets!

Eco printer Konica Minolta

The new printer Magicolor 1650EN from Konica Minolta has been created for small working groups that are looking for a compact color laser printer that takes up little space on a desk. The Magicolor 1650EN is part of the Clean Planet Program by Konica Minolta. The Simitri HD toner needs a lower fixing temperature than conventional toners.  As a result, users save up to 15% of the energy needed for printing. In addition, the emissions of CO2, SO2 and NO2 generated by Simitri toner are 40% lower than those released by conventional toners.

The design of effective solutions of the urban street lighting is a challenge for urban managers. Too much light results in light pollution – which is fading not just when admiring the stars, but interferes with the normal development cycle of plants and animals. On the other hand, too little light decreases the safety of districts. One solution is this new concept called “Light Blossom“, designed by Philips Electronics. This is a smart LED lighting which offers besides the possibility of different intensity also the possibility of eliminating the usual network of electricity, being an efficient energy device.

Flower Lamp by Philips - a new concept of street lighting

Throughout the day, the device operates like a flower opening its “petals” to collect solar energy and also reorienting them according to the position of the sun, so as to be with the “face” to it and achieving maximum efficiency (like sunflower). In windy, cloudy days, it automatically picks up the petals in a position that allows the capture of wind energy. As they rotate, the petals are transferring the motion to an integrated rotor that will turn it into energy.

The Blossom Lamp is continuously changing the source of energy depending on weather conditions and also displays the energy stream collected through a decoration on the trunk which is visible to every passerby.

At sunset, the device is automatically activating. Philips says that it minimizes light pollution and only when motion is detected, the device is switching from standby mode to high intensity mode. Philips also says that the energy-efficient LED lamp uses only half of the energy used by the traditional street lamps to produce the same light intensity.

Flower Lamp by Philips - a new concept of street lighting

Since the device requires no electric grid, it can be also installed in the rural areas, without infrastructure investments. In the urban areas the device can even send the excess power generated to classical electrical infrastructure which makes it an energy producer rather than consumer.

Philips manages to step forward on these details with an eco remote, equipped with solar cells. It is an accessory that accompanies the Econova LED TV, becoming almost a symbol of green electronics. The lifetime of this remote, although based on solar cells is pretty long and you will not be forced to recharge the remote all the day.

Best Green Television Technology

Returning to the eco TV with LED technology, it has a diagonal of 107 cm (42 inches) and a Full HD resolution of 1080p. In other words, it is perfect for viewing high-definition movies or to play games with high requirements. Regarding the details of the green Econova Philips TV, it consumes 40% less energy than one LCD model and 40W in Eco mode. Also, the power consumption is 0 W when it is closed using the function / button “Zero Power Switch” located somewhere in the back. On the same line, this eco TV is benefiting from a recycled aluminum panel which is quite small and is covering the electronic circuits, instead of the casing behind the TV’s used by competing models. In addition, Econova is made of PVC and fireproof materials, being designed for an easy recycling.

Best Green Television Technology

Due to the latest generation LED display, it can be said that this monitor is thinner and lighter than many of the usual paintings. This green monitor can be mounted on the wall or you can keep it on the desk, the package containing the appropriate screws.

Now you can go green also by using the green technology! Without making sacrificing the quality, those from Philips managed to create a beautiful, powerful and most important, an environmentally- friendly LED TV.

GreenHeart by Sony Ericsson

GreenHeart ™ is an integrated concept involving bio-degradable plastic housings, recyclable keyboard, battery with minimum energy consumption; the user manuals loaded on the phone and preloaded environmental education game called “Ecomat”. The Sony Ericsson mobile phones can be returned to recycling centers, protecting this way the environment.  Until 2008 were created over 500 centers, the recycling is being made under secure conditions, according with the concerns of the company to protect the environment.

3 cool eco phones

Remade by Nokia

Sony was not the first company to announce the launch of a green mobile phone. Nokia is also creating environmentally- friendly mobile phones using the green technologies. Nokia has created, through Remade a phone that is made entirely from recyclable materials, the housing is not including plastic at all. Nokia Remade has a spectacular design. Being known that the Nokia technology is one of the best, this phone is enjoying all the qualities of Nokia. In addition, the fact that is a green phone makes the environmentalists to love it. And this is not very difficult, considering the fact that in addition to the great capabilities, the design can impress everyone, without being needed a great effort.

3 cool eco phones

E 200 Eco by Samsung

E 200 Eco by Samsung is called ecological because it has a housing made of bio- plastic, a material that contains fibers that are extracted from plants.  The phone is available on the market from September 2008 and it can be said that it still is in trend among the environmentalists. Samsung claims that will extend the use of bio- plastic to reduce the pollution and to reduce the carbon dioxide emissions in the manufacturing process.

Although the design is pleasant, its functions are quite limited: 1.8 inches diagonal screen (vertical resolution – 220 pixels, 176 pixels horizontal resolution) and a 1.3 megapixel camera without flash or auto focus. Dimensions: width – 45.6 mm, length – 108 mm, 9.9 mm thick, weighing 95 g. It has no external display, 3G, WLAN, infrared port.

Being eco is not just a trend, it rather is a necessity. If you want to protect yourself and your health you have to protect the environment. You can do this by using green technologies that can provide the same performance as the mass technologies, also having the advantage of being environmentally- friendly.

• benzyl acetate – suspected to cause pancreatic cancer;
• Benzyl alcohol – irritates the respiratory tract;
• ethanol - is on the list of dangerous substances, can lead to diseases of the central nervous system;
• limonene – known as carcinogenic;
• alpha-terpineol - can cause respiratory problems, edema and can affect the central nervous system;
• ethyl acetate – considered a narcotic;
• Camphor – affects the central nervous system;
• chloroform – is neurotoxic, anesthetic and carcinogenic;
• linalool – a narcotic that affects the central nervous system;
• Pentane – a chemical substance that can be harmful if inhaled.

Natural alternative to fabric softener

All these chemicals have an unpleasant and strong smell, so it is needed to add strong perfumes to cover them. Perfumes are the most toxic, especially because they often contain hundreds of chemicals not mentioned on the label. The softener is lasting longer in the fibers of clothing, prolonging the skin contact with these harmful chemicals and increasing the risk of central nervous system disorders, headaches, dizziness, skin and respiratory tract irritations, pancreatic cancer, etc.

Natural alternative to fabric softener

Fortunately, the Mother Nature has left us a few handy ingredients that can be successfully used as a softener for laundry. They are safer for our health, but also for the environment. Here are some recipes or ways to have fluffy and nice smelling clothes without harming the environment and our health:

• add in the fabric softener compartment of the washing machine half cup of baking soda, dissolved in water or a cup of white vinegar mixed with a few drops of essential oils;
• insert between the clothes in the closet a thick paper towel or cloth on which to apply 8-10drops of essential oil to give them a pleasant smell;
• Use fabric softener based on natural ingredients (for example soybean), non-toxic and biodegradable, which can be found in natural and organic product stores.

ASUS is the first IT manufacturer from Taiwan who participated in the EPEAT (Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool) that holds the Gold registered products. Through its program to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG), ASUS supports the climate change mitigation strategy and follows this policy with no regrets lowering carbon emissions in their operations and reducing carbon footprints through the implementation of ASUS innovations.

The first notebook with carbon footprint certificate by ASUS

ASUS is the greenest computer manufacturer, with the most eco labels. Since 2008, ASUS is participating in EPEAT (the Electronics Products Environmental Assessment Tool); many produced laptops are recorded in the Gold level. The complete assessment includes 23 mandatory and 28 optional criteria, defined on eight categories. To achieve the distinction, the Gold products must meet all the mandatory criteria and at least 75% of the optional criteria, which demonstrates that EPEAT is an international eco-label of a high standard.

The laptop ASUS N51V received EPEAT Gold for Super Hybrid Engine (SHE), which optimizes the consumption of energy. This is not only improving the performance in terms of energy of the system with 53.75% when compared to the mere adoption of Energy Star standard (according to V5.0 category C), but also extends the life of the battery from 35% to 53%. The rate of reconditioning, recycling and recovery (3R) in the N51V model is at least 90%, and the packaging contains at least 80% recycled materials.

The first notebook with carbon footprint certificate by ASUS

ASUS is a leader among the green technology providers of the new digital era, having a vast product portfolio, which includes netbooks, notebooks motherboards, video cards, desktop PCs, optical drives, servers, mobile phones, wireless solutions and networking.

• You can substitute the car with the bike, if possible. Try to get exercises or go to a gym that is closer to your home, to minimize the time spent in the car. If you can, take up cycling to work, walk or jog.
• At the gym, try not to use more towels than you need. Eventually, take one that you can wash once a week.
• Make sure that sports equipment to be made ​​from organic materials. There are shoes that degrade easily when dropped and you can buy sports clothing made ​​from recycled polyester, organic cotton or wool.
• Use bio detergents when cleaning your equipment. Besides the environmental benefits, you’ll also have benefits: the chemicals used in detergents can cause allergies and various skin conditions.

Lose Weight Green!

• Recycle everything you can. Do not throw old shoes or clothes, wear them as long as you can and if you do not like them anymore or are no longer fit for you, donate them to poor people or take them for recycling. When drinking water, use the same bottle as much as possible, instead of buying a new one.
• Do not buy other equipment just because it looks better. Use what you have as much as possible and you will also save money.
• Do not throw garbage on the ground! When running or doing exercises in the park, you can keep all the trash until you find a garbage can. If you feel fit, you can even pick up the trash left by others when you pause and put it where it belongs. This way you will clean the environment while exercising!

Lose Weight Green!

This is a part of living green. This is a free thing that you can do for living green. Doing sports in nature is healthy but you have to take care so that your action not to damage the environment. Living green also means having a healthy life and the health can be maintained through balance. And balance can be found in nature.