We are the start-up generation—a collective of independent freelancers, ambitious entrepreneurs, innovators, and visionaries. The era when dreams were sidelined by the need for a stable job and consistent income is behind us. Today, we’re shattering limits, fueled by ecosystems designed to support the dreamers. Co-working spaces have emerged as one of the most powerful modern support networks, offering us the essential tools to bring our ideas to life.
What excites me even more about co-working spaces is their quiet commitment to environmental sustainability.
Think of co-workers like people carpooling instead of driving alone. You share a fraction of the costs, cut fuel consumption to one vehicle, and reduce air pollution while still reaching your destination. That’s how co-working feels for me—efficient and sustainable.
Rather than having 4 entrepreneurs working in separate locations, you share one space, utilize the same resources, and significantly reduce your collective carbon footprint.
When I first started my entrepreneurial journey, I worked from several amazing co-working spaces. But after a few months, I realized that, like many start-ups, getting the business off the ground wasn’t easy. The financial strain started hitting hard, and with my savings dwindling, I found myself stressing over the monthly co-working fees. While I appreciated the environmental sustainability, I was losing out on the financial sustainability.
Then, luck intervened. It’s true when they say that when you really need something, the universe aligns to make it happen. A new start-up, myworkspaces inc workspaces, came to my rescue. They offered flexible memberships with no monthly rent, lock-in periods, or security deposits. Plus, I got credits for essentials like F&B, WIFI, printing, and stationery—making it a perfect fit for my needs.
While this was an economically viable choice, the question remained: was it also an environmentally sustainable option?
Initially, myworkspaces Inc. was made up solely of cafes. These cafes operated on fixed hours, opening and closing regardless of customer traffic. This meant that even if only two people were in the cafe, the lights and air conditioning would run all day, wasting energy.
By adding co-working facilities to these cafes, the same space is now shared by many more people, which helps distribute electricity usage and significantly reduces each person’s carbon footprint.
I’m a serious coffee lover and drink it every day. Although I always bring my own mug, many of my friends and people I meet at these spaces don’t. When they choose to get their coffee at the cafe, they help reduce disposable plastic cup usage significantly.
Another key benefit of myworkspaces Inc is the flexibility of working across all their cafe partners throughout the city. In the past, work meant traveling to the office and attending meetings across town. Now, I can finish a meeting and easily find a nearby myworkspaces Inc space to work from. This has halved my travel footprint and helped reduce fuel consumption.
For those unsure if working from a cafe could be productive, co-working spaces offer an ideal solution. I’ve been working from myworkspaces spaces since 2017, and from a struggling entrepreneur, I’ve grown to be featured in the ’10 Lesser Known Women Entrepreneurs of India’ list. Clearly, it worked for me!
Not many people recognize the environmental benefits of co-working, but now you do. I hope this gives you a glimpse into this growing trend and its much larger impact than we could have imagined.
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