Most people are unaware of how much trash they generate. Here are some statistics: According to the EPA, The total generation of municipal solid waste (MSW) in the U.S. in 2018 was 292.4 million tons or 4.9 pounds per person per day. Only a portion of that (about 32%) gets recycled or composted.Marylanders exceed that, averaging 7 pounds … [Read more...] about Cowork Frederick Earth Day Challenge
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Member Spotlight: Emily Melluso
Emily Melluso is a data science research professional with a passion for serving communities facing challenges. She currently works for the American Institutes for Research (AIR), where she applies her background in qualitative and quantitative research methods, survey development, and data management to AIR client proposals and projects. She's … [Read more...] about Member Spotlight: Emily Melluso
Revisiting the Core Values of Coworking
Today, the word "coworking" is used to describe everything from a building full of private offices to "flex desks" to people gathering in someone’s living room to put in a good day’s work. Coworking - movement or marketing hype? When I first became acquainted with the term back in 2008, coworking was a grass-roots movement that grew from … [Read more...] about Revisiting the Core Values of Coworking
Coworking: Togetherness, Love & Hope
A week has passed since I wrote the bulk of this post, which I have now finally polished up to send. In that week, I've lost count of the news shows, commentaries, documentaries, and retrospectives I've watched. Today is a new day, a special day, a day to move forward. Having said that, I realize that every day should be seen that way. … [Read more...] about Coworking: Togetherness, Love & Hope
An Open Letter to the Members of Cowork Frederick
This is a story of struggle, persistence, of recovery, hope and gratitude. When news of the pandemic arrived, I feared for the survival of Cowork Frederick. Within a span of just 2 days, all meeting room reservations and events were cancelled. Members began leaving. For the first month, the governor announced new rules for business operations … [Read more...] about An Open Letter to the Members of Cowork Frederick




