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Sustainable architect
Designs green buildings which efficiently use energy and water resources, reduce waste and pollution, and protect the health of occupants.
Environmental engineer
Applies science and engineering principles to optimise the environment for human habitation, which includes rehabilitating polluted land. Studies the environmental impact of proposed construction projects and advises on treatment of industrial waste.
Green IT professional
Installs, maintains and trouble-shoots computing and communications systems that cut down on energy wastage and pollution.
Carbon trader
Brokers deals between companies that buy credits from other companies to offset their carbon emissions.
Clean energy researcher
Conducts research and development for clean technologies.
Some organisations that offer green-collar jobs in Singapore
Economic Development Board (Alternative Energy), Energy Market Authority, Energy Studies Institute, Parsons Brinckerhoff, Renewable Energy Corporation, Siemens, The Carbon Neutral Company, Urban Redevelopment Authority, Vestas Wind Systems.
This article was first published in The Straits Times.
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