Jobs That Help the Environment

If you are tired of watching Mother Earth suffer, maybe you should pursue jobs that help the environment. Get qualified and do your part to make the world a better place.

Thinking about changing your career? Do you care about saving planet Earth? Then why not combine the two by considering jobs that help the environment? Use your career to put a spotlight on climate change and make a difference.

Jobs That Help the Environment

The great thing about jobs that help the environment, is that they are available in a range of fields. So you should choose a career that best matches your skills and interests. Here are a few of the jobs your Earth-saving self could consider:

  • Occupational Health and Safety Technician
  • Environmental Lawyer
  • Sustainable Interior Designer
  • Ecotourism Educator
  • Air Quality Engineer
  • Environmental Journalist

Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Technician

OHS technicians are responsible for protecting employers and property from harm. They ensure that workers wear the correct uniforms to keep them safe, such as gas masks and hard hats. They also visit places to collect samples and do tests. This helps them identify the impact it has on people and the environment. 

Environmental Lawyer

These lawyers fight for the environment. They can work for the government, non-profit organisations or private law firms. If a company dumps their waste into the ocean or conducts animal testing, they can take the company to court.  

Sustainable Interior Designer

This career is more than decorating rooms with plants. Sustainable interior designers create spaces with materials that aren’t harmful to the environment. This includes using recycled wood, glass or plastic. Rest assured, you won’t find asbestos on your property with them around!

Ecotourism Educator

Many forget that living sustainably goes beyond recycling at home. You need to be responsible when you travel too. Are you passionate about teaching others to take care of nature while on holiday? Then a job in tourism is calling your name. Take people on tours to show them the relationship between local history, the environment and the effect of visitors to the area.

Air Quality Engineer

Air quality engineers work hard to make sure the air we breathe is always good. They do this by performing tests to check if there are any toxins around. If there are, they create equipment to help reduce air pollution. These professionals have to work according to the government’s standards of what it means to have high quality air.

Environmental Journalist 

Want to learn more about oil spills, climate change and its impact? Then listen closely to environmental journalists.  They make sure that the general population is well informed. They are also able to voice their opinions on how to improve the environment. 

Energy Auditor 

Energy auditors visit homes and businesses to give advice on how to use less electricity. You could call them eco-friendly building inspectors. This is an important job because not only does this help the environment, it also saves people a lot of money. 

Make a Difference With Your Career

Change the environment while putting change in your pocket. If you want to make a difference, start with your skills. This one small step could be the start to big things. Many of the jobs we’ve mentioned require degrees or other qualifications, so be sure to do your research before making a decision. We have many courses you can study with or without matric

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Last Updated: 2 June 2022

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