Everyone knows that the environment is a disaster and the government is not doing much to correct the situation. That means it’s up to us, the common people, to do what we can to make a difference. Fortunately, there are many new jobs that people can enter to become America’s new working class: green entrepreneurs.

Perhaps the most visible way to switch gears is to go back to school (many people are choosing online colleges) for a new “green” degree. There are so many paths to choose from that a quick internet search will give you plenty of ideas. But that’s not the only way to make a great income.

For example, I recently started working with a company that helps people replace toxic household products with non-toxic household products. It is a well-known fact that the products we use in our homes are poisoning us, causing asthma, cancer, fibromyalgia, ADHD, autism, and many other irreversible diseases and conditions. So by simply switching to non-toxic, you are drastically improving not only the health of your family, but the health of the environment as well! It is a win-win situation.

That’s just one example of how you can become a Greenpreneur. There are also training centers, where you can learn how to build greenhouses, become an energy auditor, or learn more about our worrisome freshwater situation. You have to ask yourself what you enjoy… this is always the first question you should ask yourself when looking for a new career. What do you enjoy? And then, using that as direction, explore all the possibilities!

As with anything, enthusiasm will open many doors for you. If you’d like to share some ideas with me, I’d love to hear from you!