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Understanding Green Chemistry & Sustainable Manufacturing
Green chemistry, also called sustainable chemistry, is an area of chemistry and chemical engineering focused on the design of products and processes that minimize or eliminate the use and generation of hazardous substances.
Sustainable manufacturing is the creation of manufactured products through economically-sound processes that minimize negative environmental impacts while conserving energy and natural resources
Occupations in Green Chemistry / Sustainable Manufacturing
Let’s take a look at just a few of the fastest-growing jobs in this sector.
Green Chemistry
- Recycling specialist
- Sustainable clothing design
- Sustainable product design
- Chemical technician
- Sustainable technology researcher
- Lab technician
- Chemist
- Lab Scientist
- Engineer
- Engineering Technician
Sustainable Manufacturing
- Sorters
- Samplers
- Weighers
- Production Line Lead
- Machinists
- Instrument Technician
- Warehouse Worker
- Woodworker
- Quality Control technician
- Manufacturing technician
- Manufacturing associate
- Welder
- Millwright
- Plant Manager
- Manufacturing Plant Engineer
- Production Manager
Reimagine Yourself
Opportunities in Green Chemistry / Sustainable Manufacturing
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