The State Economic Development Department recently completed a study on clean tech jobs in California, and the preliminary results show that shows AB 32 and recycling are driving green jobs growth. Currently, there are 500,000 jobs in the green jobs sector, which 3.8% of California's total employment. A quarter of these green jobs (approximately 125,000) can be attributed to recycling (including employees at recycling centers and manufacturers who produce products from secondary materials).
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California Leads Nation in Recycling at 58% Waste Diversion
Check out some additional postings below:
Want to See Sustainable Practices in Action?
California Leads Nation in Recycling at 58% Waste Diversion
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