Exploring This Job
Attending a green manufacturing expo is an excellent way to see all the different types of green products and manufacturing companies under one roof. You can perform a keyword search on the Internet to locate such shows. Visit the following Web sites for more information on green manufacturing:
- GreenBiz.com: http://www.greenbiz.com
- Sustainable Manufacturing: https://www.epa.gov/sustainability/sustainable-manufacturing
- Laboratory for Manufacturing and Sustainability: http://lma.berkeley.edu/.
You should also talk to green manufacturing workers about their duties. There are many career paths in this field, and talking to workers in various specialties will provide you with a great overview of the industry.
Learn industry lingo. The Environmental Protection Agency offers a sustainable manufacturing glossary at its Web site, https://www.epa.gov/sustainability/glossary-sustainable-manufacturing-terms.
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