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Sometimes it takes one event or trigger to change your life or the direction you are going. I have been very much in my element the last 12 months trying to develop more and more content and services for consulting and coaching clients. I have had clients on a regular basis, even though I always feel I should have more, based on all the time I spend finding them.

As any good coach and entrepreneur should, I keep up on the developments in the industry and believe in the concept of “paying it forward”. The developments in our economy didn’t really help my relatively new company.

Like a small, little seedling, it has been pelted by the storms of uncertainty, increasing prices, tightening of disposable income, and the possibility of a recession.

Digesting lots of training materials and marketing advice showed that a focused, niche approach is important to find the right clients. I thought focusing on top-performance for individuals and companies would be a narrow enough niche.

Have you ever lived through a period of time where you felt you are working hard, helping people, providing good content, being available for others needs, and generally follow what you believe the experts recommend – only to find out that you don’t generate nearly enough income?

A friend of mine send me a message stating: “While working with my hands this weekend, instead of using my head, as I normally do all day, I realized that I didn’t create a business but a job for myself that pays less than what I would make in a corporate environment and bears much more responsibility. I want to change that.”

I thought about this statement and came to the conclusion that she was right. Being in business and working long hours with no vacations is supposed to be a price to be paid for a limited time to get the business going, but not a decades-long state of affairs.

I realized that I had created a job but not the success I wanted to achieve for the company, it’s team members and myself. What I found I was missing was more focus for my passion of coaching.

I asked a few friends earlier in the year how I would know that I have discovered a new, deeper level of focus within my passion. All they said was: “You will know when you experience it”.

For me that moment came the day after I participated in a webinar about everybody’s Green Potential. I felt that I wanted to combine what I had done so far with issues of the environment. That’s how the term “Eco-Conscious Coaching” was born and I am excited to develop all kinds of services and products around it in the near future.

At the start of something new, I think it is helpful to have some definitions to achieve clarity for readers, interested participants, clients, and companies contemplating to adopt what we will have to offer.

The short form “Eco” stands for the word Ecology. Ecology (from Greek: ¿¯º¿Â, oikos, “household”; and »Ì³¿Â, logos, “knowledge”) is the scientific study of the distribution and abundance of life and the interactions between organisms and their natural environment.

In the context I am using “Eco”, it goes back to a more business and work oriented view developed by the German biologist Ernst Haekel. He came up with the term “Oekologie” and defined it as the relationship between an organism and the environment. For me, this organism is the human being.

The term environment is applicable both as the immediate space something occupies as well as the environment in the sense of nature as a whole.

Consciousness is a little harder to define and allows for more variety. I apply it in this way: Consciousness = self-awareness, and the ability to perceive a relationship between oneself and one’s environment”.

Put together I would define: “Eco-consciousness is the awareness of the relationship one has with environment (nature) as it relates to the impact of our actions and decisions.”

When looking at eco-conscious coaching and consulting, I want to bring this awareness of our actions into the field of life- and work- improvement. As an example, let’s take the attribute “Motivation“. When helping others become top performers this attribute plays an important role, both for the leader as well as the follower.

When the eco-conscious aspect is added, we can not only talk about the things it takes to motivate oneself or others to do certain things or be aware of certain circumstances, but now we can add the ecological aspect. I can motivate someone to be better organized, thereby achieving higher efficiency.

If, at the same time, I provide guidance for the use of environmentally friendly processes, procedures, policies, materials, and explanations to the why, I can achieve higher efficiency with a lesser impact on the ecology/nature/environment.

In addition, this consciousness in the form of increased awareness can be highlighted to the employees, the clients, and everybody in the market place.

Studies have shown that people want to be, live, and act in harmony with nature and their environment, if they have the choice.

In general, when people have the choice to pick between something natural, organic, environmentally friendly, and a similar item without these attributes, they overwhelmingly go for the environmentally superior product or service.

Studies have shown (I actually supported a very recent study directly) that more than 70% of people in the US want to work for eco-friendly businesses and like to act eco-friendly if the choice is of similar quality, price, or effort. The Unites States is just awakening to the Green revolution. There can be no doubt about the huge demand for information, solutions, services, everything involving eco-conscious approaches.

I believe individuals and businesses want to be more environmentally friendly but often don’t know how.

We will develop services and products to help fulfill this desire and offer new solutions to high performance at work and in private life. Most importantly, eco-conscious behaviors, adopted from coaching sessions , workshops, webinars, or home study courses will provide a more fulfilling and joyful life.

The combination of success and joy is what we all try to find, and a heightened level of eco-consciousness will lead us there. It will be mind-boggling and eye-opening to demonstrate that eco-consciousness means more fun, more success, mire joy, more comforts, and not less, as many officials have lead as to believe for way too long.

I am excited about the prospects and hope to receive a lot of feedback, suggestions and participation as we develop a range of services and products to help everybody lead a more eco-conscious life.

Axel Meierhoefer is an eco-conscious performance coach, author, and the founder of Axel Meierhoefer Consulting (AMC LLC). His motto is” Helping others help themselves achieve success”. If you’d like to get on his E-mail list for more articles, or like more insights, goto http://www.meierhoefer.net/blog or email AM@Meierhoefer.net

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In recent months, it seems that the trend of “going green” – living in an environmentally friendly way – has caught on with mainstream America. Clorox has started advertising green cleaning supplies. Paper towels and toilet paper made of recycled paper are cropping up on store shelves. Car companies are advertising hybrid vehicles, and celebrities boast about their extravagant eco-friendly lifestyles.

As a practical retailer, joining the green trend may seem too expensive or too difficult. You care about the environment, but you don’t have the time to install solar panels, grow grass on your roof, or conserve water with fancy plumbing. However, “going green” can be as simple as changing the store bags you use.

Enhance your image

Consider how many store bags go through your doors every day. Dozens? Hundreds? By changing to eco-friendly custom print bags, you can help the environment, and also brand yourself as an environmentally conscious retailer. Like businesses, consumers are starting to recognize the ecological benefits of green lifestyles. They’ll be more apt to do business with a company that shares their philosophy.

Saying your company has “gone green” is one thing. Showing your commitment to the environment with every custom print bag that leaves your store is quite another.

Eco-friendly options for custom print bags

Paper bags usually come to mind first when people think of eco-friendly bags. Paper certainly has built a good reputation for itself over the years. Paper bags are both biodegradable and recyclable, making them a very good choice for the green retailer.

Some suppliers offer paper bags incorporating 30 percent to 50 percent recycled content on a regular basis at no additional cost. If you decide to go 100 percent recycled paper in your custom print bags, talk to your bag supplier about options. And yes, that 100 percent recycled content bag will cost a little bit more.

Plastic bags, on the other hand, have built a negative reputation because, until recently, they have been non-biodegradable. If custom print plastic bags are a necessity for your business, discuss with your bag supplier the many options that are available.

Some of these options include using 100 percent recycled plastic for your store bags, or purchasing plastic bags with an additive that makes them biodegradable. You could even institute a recycling program right in your store. All of these options keep your business eco-friendly without limiting you to paper bags or the more expensive reusable bags.

Challenges with eco-friendly bags

The biggest challenge retailers will face with eco-friendly custom print bags is the cost. Unfortunately, eco-friendly bags tend to cost a little more than regular custom print bags.

Factors influencing the cost of your custom print bag are the size of your products going into the store bags, the percentage of ink printed on the bags, and the number of colors printed on the bag. Store owners can lower their cost for store bags by ordering in larger quantities, taking advantage of price breaks. For paper users, instead of going with 100 percent recycled paper bags, use less expensive recycled paper bags with 30 percent to 50 percent recycled material.

Overall, the costs for going green are small. Consider it an investment in future generations, and an immediate investment in customer goodwill toward your company.

Help the environment one bag at a time

By becoming a green business, you open yourselves to some great opportunities. For one, you will be doing your part to help the environment and maintain the planet for your children and grandchildren. You will attract more environmentally conscious consumers, which can give you an edge over your competition.

Choose eco-friendly custom print bags today and create a new name and image for your business.

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This is the right time to be searching for a green collar job, because the world is investing heavily into the environmental sciences. With petroleum prices as high as they are governments are finally giving incentives to companies who invest in alternative energy, in eco-friendly packaging, recycling, and other green initiatives. But getting a job in this ‘green’ niche isn’t easy without the right kind of college degree. Here are the top college degree programs for people interested in getting on the green train:

Environmental Science Degrees

What is it?

This is a large scientific field which includes some well known areas of study such as ecology, forestry, geology, and hydrology. Over the years, this arena has grown to also cover such areas as the soil sciences, natural resource conservation, atmospheric science, and some aspects of oceanography. And, no matter what area you choose to study, conservation and sustainability is the ultimate goal.

Course of Study and Curriculum

These degree programs provide a broad field of study natural and social sciences. This allows students to create their own focus of study as the progress in the department. Many college programs offer an interdisciplinary curriculum which incorporates courses from the natural and social sciences, as well as technology, business, law, and other fields. The knowledge from these courses allows students to have a better understanding on problems such as pollution, the human population, waste management, and wildlife conservation.

At the Graduate level, a Master of Science allows students to develop a specialized field of study. This advanced degree increases job value and is sometimes necessary for more advanced careers.

Careers

According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, the number of jobs for environmental scientists will grow more rapidly than average over the next 5-10 years.

With people focused on the environment, the work of scientists will remain critical to the goals of sustainability and conservation. Scientists are needed not only as watchdogs of the environment, but also as consultants when it comes to the education of the community. Their expertise is needed in areas of water quality, recycling, waste management, and various public and individual efforts to “go green.” Also, the continued implementation of federal and state policies and corporate regulations will continue to increase the need for trained workers.

Most professionals in the field find work in environmental protection, research, and natural resource conservation. And, as the need for workers increases across many employment sectors, scientists are now found working for government entities, public and private agencies, and non-profit companies, as well as in the world of academia as teachers and professors.

Environmental Studies Degrees

What is it?

This is an interdisciplinary field focusing on the interaction of humans and the environments, mainly the ecosystems of the planet. A wide ranging field, it can include various ecosystems and habitats, such as the natural and social environments, planned environments (urban), and the interrelationships among them.

Course of Study and Curriculum

Degree programs incorporate the natural (biology, physics, geology) and social sciences (philosophy and ethics, history, sociology, anthropology) and many fields in humanities, with the focus on learning about humans, society, and the relationships to the natural world. This is another field where students have the opportunity to develop their own course of study and academic focus.

Samples of courses offered at the University of Oregon:

- Climatology
- Physics of the Atmosphere
- Forest Biology
- Wetland Ecology & Management
- Human Ecology
- Population and Environment
- Political Ecology
- Ecological Energy Generation
- Environmental Alteration
- Geological Hazards
- Human Adaptation
- Human Population

Careers

The job market for professionals is expected to grow. As public consideration of issues concerning the environment and the management of natural resources increases, and as more government agencies and corporations are pushed to comply with environmental regulations and policies, the need for trained workers will increase.

Graduates find careers with large businesses and corporations, mainly focusing on policy compliance, or working for smaller companies in the field of resource management and conservation. Professionals also find work in panning, policy administration, and analysis.

Environmental Policy and Management Degrees

What is it?

This field relates to the use of natural resources and the connection to human and economic factors. It is an interdisciplinary field of study, incorporating everything from eco-related issues and policies to sustainable development and planning. It involves the supervision and control of the environment and natural resources, while optimizing sustainability and minimizing negative impacts.

Course of Study and Curriculum

The field focuses on the delicate relationship between the environment and its ecosystems and the development of business and industry. It is a broad field that can incorporate Urban Planning, EH&S, and even Environmental Science programs. Due to this wide range of study, students in this major study topics in the natural and social sciences, humanities, business, and law.

Careers

With the attention now paid to green concerns, there is an increasing demand for trained professionals to oversee movements to improve the quality of the environment, and to guide public efforts on the local, regional, and national fronts.

Graduates enter careers that focus on the financial and social aspects of business and eco-friendly practices. Careers are found in a wide range of areas including, advocacy and policy groups, and smaller business and non-profit entities, and as consultants for government agencies, public and private companies, and large corporations. People devote their careers to ensuring that governmental policies and regulations are strictly enforced.

Green Law Degrees

What is it?

Due to the increase of federal policies and regulations (there are now over 15 federal environmental statutes) that have been enacted to protect the environment from the problems of pollution and resource misuse, Green Law is a growing field. The field includes the application and enforcement of policy, the overseeing of corporate responsibility, the treatment of waste and the regulation of the sanitation industry, the testing and improvement of water and air quality, and the manufacturing of household goods, to name a few.

Course of Study and Curriculum

Green Law students study an interdisciplinary curriculum of law and science, which often includes courses in economics, ethics, and urban and regional planning.

Areas of Focus at Pace Law School:

- Pollution Control and Enforcement
- International and Comparative Environmental Law
- Land use
- Energy
- Climate Change

Courses Offered:

- Compliance and Enforcement
- Animal Law
- Protection of Cultural Resources
- Conservation Law
- Energy and Natural Resources
- Historic Preservation
- Ocean and Coastal Law

Careers

The growing awareness and concern over eco-issues has resulted in an evolving field of green law. Due to this, the demand for lawyers in the field is expected to increase over the next few years.

Lawyers are now found in major law firms across the country, in federal, state and local environmental agencies, and on staff at many nonprofit eco-organizations (Greenpeace). These lawyers represent public interest and advocacy groups (EPA), concerning adherence to federal policies.

Environmental Engineering Degrees

What is it?

This type of engineering involves the application of scientific and engineering practices to prevent environmental damage and to correct existing problems. People in this field are involved in the design, construction, and maintenance of structures and methods aimed at protecting the environment and sustainability. Involved in this is water and air quality control, waste management, alternative energy development and research, pollution research, and many other environmentally based practices.

Course of Study and Curriculum

Programs incorporate the natural, social, and physical sciences to analyze, correct, and improve the interactions society, technology, and the environment. While many schools are developing Environmental Engineering programs, most are still found in the main Engineering departments of universities across the U.S.

A bachelor’s degree is required for most engineering positions, however, engineers often continue their education with graduate degrees and certificate programs to stay updated on industry changes and to attain advanced positions.

Areas of Study at the University of Connecticut:

- Water Supply and Resources
- Systems Modeling
- Green Chemistry
- Waste Management (Solid, Wastewater, Hazardous Wastes)
- Atmospheric Systems and Air Pollution Control
- Environmental and Occupational Health
- Hydrology of Earth Resources

Careers

As the shift to alternative fuel and power sources increases and as more corporate regulations and eco-policies are enacted, personnel are needed to build, operate, and maintain technologies and machinery according to regulations. Over the next decade, the need for recent graduates in the field and transitional engineers will increase.

Green engineers work in the fields of waste water treatment, hazardous waste and materials control, and air and water quality control.

The United States and other developed countries have begun investing into clean energy research, slowly shifting away from total dependence on fossil fuels. One sees more hybrid cars on the road, and in every major newspaper there are weekly stories about new green collar jobs related to solar and wind power, biofuel development, and in other sectors. Lisa Jenkins, a freelance career writer for JobMonkey, breaks down opportunities in these industries, including where to pursue environmental science degrees both online and through traditional universities.