{"id":970,"date":"2013-04-22T21:12:29","date_gmt":"2013-04-22T21:12:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/careerplanning.me.holycross.edu\/?p=970"},"modified":"2013-04-22T21:12:29","modified_gmt":"2013-04-22T21:12:29","slug":"happy-earth-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.holycross.edu\/careerplanning\/2013\/04\/22\/happy-earth-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Happy Earth Day!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Happy Earth Day, Crusaders! In the spirit of environmental sustainability, we decided to feature the top 5 environmental jobs in the current marketplace, some green trends in business and a couple of at home tips to show your Earth some love.<\/p>\n

TOP TIER ENVIRONMENTAL JOBS<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

[via<\/strong> Investopedia<\/strong><\/a>, Updated Salary Stats from <\/strong>Indeed.com<\/strong><\/a>]<\/strong><\/p>\n

1.) Physicist:<\/strong> Work to improve green technology\u2014especially solar panels. (Median Annual Wage: $106K)<\/p>\n

2.) Engineer: <\/strong>This position can factor into a number of disciplines including civil, materials, chemical, industrial, electrical, mechanical and other engineers and revolves around green technology and the creation of green architectural structures. (Median Wage: $79-92K)<\/p>\n

3.) Construction Manager<\/strong>: With the popularity of constructing green buildings, this position has the potential to rake in a greater income than some engineers. (Median Wage: $84K)<\/p>\n

4.) Biochemist (or Biophysicist)<\/strong>: As a broad field, this job can relate to many environmental agendas. As an example, a biochemist might look at the effects of environmental toxins and pollutants on human health. (Median Wage: $74K for Biochemist, $167K for Biophysicist)<\/p>\n

5.) Geoscientist<\/strong>: As masters of the physical Earth, Geoscientists are key in locating natural resources and figuring out the most environmentally friendly ways to extract them. (Median Wage: $91K)<\/p>\n

6.) Environmental Lawyer<\/strong>: As a growing field within the legal realm, environmental lawyers can work with a number of different clientele\u2014including construction firm or businesses looking to adopt greener methods. (Median Wage: $93K)<\/p>\n

LEED CERTIFICATION: Changing the Place of Business<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) has been providing third-party certification to buildings shaped around green design, construction and everyday operation since its creation in 1993 by the United States Green Building Council (USGBC).<\/p>\n

The Benefits of Businesses aiming for LEED Standards: \u00a0[via USGBC<\/a>]<\/em><\/p>\n

1.) It\u2019s Economically Savvy<\/span><\/strong>: Decreases in operating costs & increases in occupancy and rent\u2026 Music to business\u2019 ears!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\nOperating costs<\/strong><\/td>\nBuilding value<\/strong><\/td>\nROI<\/strong><\/td>\nOccupancy<\/strong><\/td>\nRent<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
New construction<\/strong><\/td>\ndrop 13.6%<\/td>\nrises 10.9%<\/td>\nimproves 9.9%<\/td>\nrises 6.4%<\/td>\nrises 6.1%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Existing building projects<\/strong><\/td>\ndrop 8.5%<\/td>\nrises 6.8%<\/td>\nimproves 2.5%<\/td>\nrises 1%<\/td>\nrises 19.2%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

2.) It reduces Risk<\/span><\/strong>: Certification requires standards above the minimum building code requirements, which may help decrease the chance of building quality problems and subsequent lawsuits in the long term.<\/p>\n

3.) LEED attracts Customers<\/span>: <\/strong>Going Green is trendy. It may sound like a lesser point for argument\u2019s sake, but clients or tenants care about sustainability.<\/p>\n

4.) It\u2019s Cost Effective<\/span>:<\/strong> \u201cOn average, an upfront investment of 2 percent in green building design results in life cycle savings of 20 percent of the total construction costs \u2014 more than 10 times the initial investment.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Empire State Building<\/strong>, a US cultural icon, is currently the largest LEED Gold certified building in the United States & Western Hemisphere!<\/em><\/h4>\n

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10 Easy Ways to Be Green [via Our Earth<\/a>]<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

As college students running on college budgets, I think it\u2019s safe to say most don\u2019t have the economic capital to construct a LEED skyscraper\u2026at least right now. Although it\u2019s important for us to see the movement of the corporate world towards more sustainable practice, some of you might ask \u201cWhat can I do now to be more Green?\u201d<\/strong> Your wish is my command\u2026.<\/p>\n

1.) Reduce<\/strong> \u2013 Turn off the lights when you leave the room, Take shorter showers, Print Double-sided, Walk when you can, Drink more Tap water and less bottled etc.<\/p>\n

2.) Unplug Unused Electronics<\/strong> \u2013 25% of electricity used to power home electronics is consumed when the device is turned off<\/p>\n

3.) Recycle<\/strong> \u2013 As of today, Holy Cross uses Single Stream Recycling \u2026 so now you don\u2019t even have to sort!<\/p>\n

4.) Look for the ENERGY STAR Label <\/strong>\u2013 If it has the label, the product has a few baseline energy efficiency standards.<\/p>\n

5.) Used Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs (CFLs)<\/strong> \u2013 They use 75% less energy!<\/p>\n

6.) Fix Leaks <\/strong>\u2013 A leaky toilet can waste up to 200 gallons of water every day.<\/p>\n

7.) Buy Recycled<\/strong> – Even some new school supply products derive from recycled materials<\/p>\n

8.) Computer Power Management<\/strong> \u2013 Turn on Sleep Mode or turn off computers over night<\/p>\n

9.) Properly Dispose Hazardous Waste<\/strong> \u2013 Don\u2019t send old light bulbs, batteries etc. to the landfills\u2026 properly dispose of them at a local free collection box<\/p>\n

10.) Fresh, Local, Organic<\/strong> \u2013 Support the local economy & eat healthier while helping the environment!<\/p>\n

Lastly, here is this\u2026 just because it\u2019s Earth Day: <\/span><\/h3>\n

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Happy<\/span> Earth<\/span> Day,<\/span> Crusaders!<\/span> <\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

\u2026. Now go hug a tree! <\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Happy Earth Day, Crusaders! In the spirit of environmental sustainability, we decided to feature the top 5 environmental jobs in the current marketplace, some green trends in business and a couple of at home tips to show your Earth some love. TOP TIER ENVIRONMENTAL JOBS [via Investopedia, Updated Salary Stats from Indeed.com] 1.) Physicist: Work … <\/p>\n

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