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Reaching Beyond The Desk: How Coworking Spaces Can Transform Communities

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But beyond this, flexible workspaces are now contributing to the community in a variety of ways, from helping to reduce the carbon footprint of daily commutes, to driving local economic growth and supporting local charity initiatives. Economic Flexible workspaces are also having a transformative effect on local economies.

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3 Ways To Revamp Your Office Without Breaking The Bank

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A 2017 report from the U.S. It feels nearly impossible to compete with a Class A office equipped with state-of-the-art technology, on-site coffee shops and meditation rooms. . A 2017 report from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency shows that furniture waste made up 12.2 Check out the local florist. Recycled Furniture .

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Businesses need to take real action to create a more sustainable workplace

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It’s been written in annual reports and immortalised in pledges shared with stakeholders, but the question still remains – what action is actually being taken, including in the creation of a sustainable workplace? One thing that has always been a main concern for companies is cost. Changes don’t have to be massive to have an impact.

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Connection and collaboration motivate people to work from an office

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The report claims that this is an acknowledgement of the desire to be part of a community and the potential isolation of working at home. The report is based on proprietary data including an analysis of 2.7 Respondents came from the United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Australia.

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Smart Waste Management: The Future is Here

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But these bins are equipped with sensors that determine when they are full. Without any human interaction, those little sensors report back to the waste management company via wireless connections. In busy areas of the city, officials report that collections increased by 24% and more. Smart Waste Management.

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5 Powerful Sustainability Strategies To Help Coworking Centers Go Green

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The energy efficiency of buildings and workspace design is an important factor in improving sustainability, with a direct link made to improving well-being and keeping costs low. Consider optimizing this with the amenities you offer, for instance, you could set up a tools library so the community shares equipment with one another.