Green Opportunities in the Economic Recovery

Green Opportunities in the Economic Recovery

Old jobs and industries are going to disappear during this economic recovery and new industries will replace them. How would you like to be involved in two emerging industries that are ready to explode? Air purification and energy conservation are ready to take off.

Want to get in on the ground floor of an industry that is poised to explode? In spite of the current state of the US and world economies, projects to improve indoor air quality and lower energy bills are moving ahead. A faltering economy does not mean that people and businesses do not have money and it does not mean that they won't spend money for capital improvements; but they are spending it more wisely. Investments to clean living space air and conserve energy are high on the priority list, not only for commercial, institutional and industrial companies, but also for individual homeowners. The focus for the short term will be on improving existing real estate rather than starting new projects.

The Go Green Initiative being promoted by President-elect Obama's environmental advisors envisions that 5 million new jobs will be created by energy conservation alone. US Green Building Council (USGBC) estimates that millions more new green jobs could result from a 100% commitment to energy efficiency in our homes, schools and offices.

The average American spends 90% of their time indoors. The US EPA has stated that indoor air pollution is the #1 environmental problem today. Roughly 2/3 of American households have someone with a breathing problem. Consider that 80% of infectious diseases are transmitted by touching contaminated indoor surfaces. Many of our older buildings are full of deadly mold and/or noro-viruses. Cleaning up the indoor environment is going to be a high priority in the immediate future.

The technology is available right now to safely and effectively sanitize indoor air, get rid of odors, mold and germs. It's a matter of educating people and introducing them to the products that are available and selecting systems for those applications. This is millions more jobs for consultants, sales, distribution, installation of these indoor systems in our homes, schools, offices and medical facilities.

Entrepreneurs are always looking for an opportunity. An opportunity presents itself when a problem exists and you have an affordable solution to the problem. There is a huge available market right now and it is early in the product life cycle. This can be the basis for a new career or a secondary income stream for small business owners or professionals either already involved in the building industry or real estate services.

Investors, mortgage brokers, inspectors, appraisers, real estate agents, handyman services, electricians and HVAC contractors could all develop significant secondary income streams. The Go Green industry and market will provide millions of jobs for men and women of all ages, all backgrounds, educations and skills level. It will also offer the opportunity for many to start their own Go Green business and not have to commute to a job.

Economists are now saying that the current recession started in December 2007 and will probably be the worst since the Great Depression. Some fundamental changes in our society and our economy have already started. Many of the old stalwart manufacturing industries are either faltering or have already closed their doors. The manufacturing base of the U.S. economy during the 1900's is moving off-shore. Likewise, many of the large brick and mortar retail establishments are consolidating, downsizing or shutting their doors. The trend in the U.S. is toward a more decentralized distribution system for goods; one that is more efficient and does not require physical retail stores. Smaller, independent local distributors connected to the large parent organization by the internet will flourish.

Except for critical items, this will eliminate warehousing of large inventory locally. This is where a direct sales home business has a niche. 2009 could be a record breaking year for the home business industry. It will probably be one of the only industries that will benefit from the worst economy since the Great Depression. Millions of people, not only in the U.S. but also abroad, will be starting their own home business over the next two years.

Green technologies- clean up the air and conserve energy. What better business to be involved in than one where you can improve a family's health, save them money, earn money doing it and do it part-time from home over the telephone and internet..