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9 things you can do to Green Your Community

Whether you cast your ballot for the greenest candidate, land the green job of your dreams, or join an environmental group, you have increasing power to shape the planet’s future through your career and political choices.

  1. Vote green

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    A vote for the greenest candidate could mean a cleaner environment down the road. Give your voice a greener pitch by finding out which candidate for public office has the best environmental stance, and then cast your ballot in support of him or her.

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  2. Urge your elected officials to support environmental policies

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    Solve the Earth's problems one letter at a time? When it comes to influencing environmental policy on the national, regional, or local level, the pen (or phone or e-mail) is truly mightier than the sword.

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  3. Seek environmental training and education

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    Going green in the jobs arena may take some training and education to give you the eco-know how you'll need especially if you want to make a radical career change.

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  4. Choose a green job

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    If you've got to work for a living why not join Team Mother Nature and get a green job? The time is ripe to start an eco-career.

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  5. Join an environmental group

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    Join together with other environmentally minded individuals to up your eco-impact and increase your influence on environmental policy.

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  6. Work for an environmentally responsible employer

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    Want to work for a green company but you're not sure how to evaluate potential employers? It's not easy but it can be done. See our suggestions.

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  7. Start an environmentally responsible business

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    How green do you want to make your company? From the palest green hue to screamin' green, the earth is the benefactor.

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  8. Become a green volunteer

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    Dust off your generous giving side and try some green volunteer work. How can you go wrong when you're helping the earth?

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  9. Attend green networking events

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    Let's face it, everyone goes to Green Drinks to check out the green landscape. Join the green networking crowd and keep an eye out for that special someone.

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