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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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Reduce Your Company’s Carbon Footprint

Eco-Office Gals

Today’s environmentally-minded companies are always looking for ways to make their carbon footprint smaller. Unless you really need powerful computer equipment, say if you work in video editing or game development, look at whether you can replace inefficient desktops with more eco-friendly laptops. Adopting Telecommuters.

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3 Ways To Revamp Your Office Without Breaking The Bank

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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. . In recent years, companies that reupholster used furniture have become more common. . Environmental Protection Agency shows that furniture waste made up 12.2 Recycled Furniture .

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Environmentally Friendly Powered Access Equipment

Eco-Office Gals

As the demand for access equipment has risen over the years so has the technology, driving new vehicles suited to different heights, strengths and weights leading to the production of the main categories of mobile access equipment: Scissor Lifts. Post from: Eco-Office Gals Environmentally Friendly Powered Access Equipment.

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

Workplace Insight

We’re seeing more companies being held accountable on their social channels and within the wider media when they fail to uphold ‘green’ claims regarding their business practices. 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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How Churchill Northern Studies Centre Is Bringing Food Sovereignty to the Arctic North

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The center comprises various departments that facilitate this mission by offering subsidized lodging, research laboratories, equipment and technical assistance to those seeking to conduct studies in the region. “We and with the knowledge that the carbon footprint is extremely low in comparison to the produce shipped from Winnipeg.”

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Connection and collaboration motivate people to work from an office

Workplace Insight

million desks, 37,000 buildings, and 440,000 floors across more than 8,000 companies as well as a survey of 6,700 employees on workplace attitudes and behaviors. This will help companies efficiently manage assets and real estate portfolios to match demand while ensuring a cost-effective work experience that attracts employees to the office.