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While this discussion has great value, it should be mentioned that green jobs are not limited to renewable energy and related technologies.  There are tremendous opportunities for entrepreneurs and businesses of all sizes and types to benefit from consumers' growing preferences to buy green.

In large part, the Portland area owes it's identity as a green city to the multitude of small and micro businesses who decided to operate with sustainable principles, and create green jobs in each and every neighborhood, from non-toxic dry cleaners to organic grocers.

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