You may be looking for ways to go green and maybe make a little green while youre at it.
Working from home is a great way to do both, especially if its for a green-friendly company.
Transportation pollution is currently the leading cause of greenhouse gas emissions, and a close second is electricity usage.
Photo courtesy of Impossible Foods
The number of remote workers is up 140% since 2005, according todatafrom Global Workplace Analytics.
it’s possible for you to reduce your greenhouse-gas footprint significantly.
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What Are Green Jobs?
Generally speaking, green jobs are jobs that help the environment.
They can be in almost any industry, but they must strive to increase energy efficiency and sustainability.
Here are a few companies that put their environmental mission where their mouth is.
Did you know?
Visit itsjob boardfor open positions.
Impossible Foods
This is a company you may have already come across in your daily routine.
Impossible Foods produces plant-based meat alternatives to offset the environmental impacts of the agricultural industry.
Its made headway since 2011 in getting its faux meat into grocery stores and restaurants across the nation.
The company is based in California, but it offers some work-from-home positions, typically in sales.
Check thecurrent job listingsfor available opportunities.
For most positions, applicants can choose between working remotely or at one of its physical locations.
Remote jobs in tech, community organization and communications are available.
See current openings on itsjob board.
The Humane League
The Humane League started in 2005 in Philadelphia as a small grassroots organization.
Since then, its expanded into an international nonprofit that campaigns for animal rights and sustainable farming practices.
All jobs at The Humane League are remote, and its workforce is decentralized across several countries.
Check thecurrent job listingsto apply.
Remote positions include volunteer management and communications.
For current openings, visit itsjob board.
For other remote job opportunities that arent directly associated with environmental organizations, browse The Penny HoardersWork-From-Home Jobs Portal.
We post legitimate remote jobs there all the time.
And if youre working from home, you may be tempted to blast the AC all day.
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, about half of your energy bill is due to air conditioning.
Ensuring your heating and cooling equipment is Energy-Star certified will reduce your bill and your emissions.
These are small investments in renewable energy projects that help negate the impact of carbon-emitting services you use.
Its a win-win for everyone.
Adam Hardy is a staff writer at The Penny Hoarder.
He specializes in ways to make money that dont involve stuffy corporate offices.
Read his latest articles here, or say hi on Twitter@hardyjournalism.
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