ACE Coworking Partners with 4Ocean: Boosting our Commitment to Sustainability

ACE Coworking Partners with 4Ocean: Boosting our Commitment to Sustainability

ACE donation support for 4Ocean.

ACE Coworking is excited to announce its partnership with 4Ocean, a leading non-profit organization dedicated to combatting ocean plastic pollution.

This collaboration reflects ACE Coworking’s commitment to sustainability and community engagement, aligning perfectly with the values of both organizations. As part of this partnership, ACE will donate $10 for every new member who joins our community.

Ten dollars may not seem like much, but in fact 4Ocean is able to remove one pound of horrible plastics for every dollar donated. That means if you join ACE Coworking, you can feel a little better knowing that you have triggered 10 pounds of plastic waste being pulled out from the ocean!

By supporting 4Ocean’s mission we are hoping to encourage our members to contribute to a healthier planet right from the start of their journey with us. Other ways we try to demonstrate our commitment to a greener planet is by banning single use plastics in our spaces, recycling responsibly, and supporting local environmental organization, OakvilleGreen Conservation Association.

By joining forces with 4Ocean, we are taking a small, but meaningful, step to combat plastic waste and foster a responsible work environment. We feel aligned with the organization’s mission and ethos to make the world a better place, and in addition, their attitude of “just get it done” is something we can really relate to! We encourage you to read up on the founders’ “scrappy start-up” story.

So, with every new ACE member, we are not just growing our community; we are also actively participating in the fight against plastic pollution. Just one more reason why being part of the ACE Coworking family is awesome!

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Earth Day Shout-out to Oakvillegreen

Earth Day Shout-out to Oakvillegreen

It’s Earth Day! Here’s what we are thinking about at ACE Coworking this week, and in fact throughout the year…

earth day clean up

Do you know our friends at Oakvillegreen Conservation Group? This non-partisan environmental charity has been helping to protect and restore nature through community education and local action since 2000. We are so proud to have this organization in the “ACE family” – and seeing as it’s Earth Week, we are giving them a well-deserved shout-out.

What is Oakvillegreen?

Working closely with thousands of volunteers, this hard-working NFP organization strives to protect and restore the ecological functions of our local lands and waters. Through local, collaborative action they make a real difference in our community. Their approach is to empower all of us by providing tools, knowledge, and opportunities to create a greener hometown. In-class workshops, outdoor learning activities, partnerships with educators are a big part of the programming.

Speaking of programming, this weekend Oakvillegreen and a bunch of eager volunteers gathered at Buttonbush Woods Park for their Annual Park Clean Up event. This is just one example of the interactive eco-friendly events they organize for people of all ages. If you missed it, don’t worry! Just visit their event calendar for more impactful and enjoyable events to participate in.

Honourary ACE Coworking Membership

It’s because of this amazing work that they do, and because of how aligned our values are, that Oakvillegreen was selected as our free-of-charge Honourary ACE Member for 2022-2023. One of the founding principles of the coworking industry is sustainability & environmental responsibility, so we are a perfect fit for each other!

They hold their board meetings in our space free of charge, and we also support by promoting their initiatives to our members and beyond. We are super proud to be partners with them! (By the way, we will be selecting a new Honourary NFP Member for 2023-2024 in September, so if you know of a worthy organization have them get in touch with us for more information: info@acecoworking.ca) 

How is coworking aligned with green initiatives? 

Coworking in general allows people to work closer to home, thus eliminating long commutes. So hybrid and flex working is inherently more friendly to the environment. In addition, here are some things we do at ACE to make our space as green as possible every day:

  • We encourage ACE members to walk or cycle to work, and many do!
  • We do not allow single use plastics in our spaces, but rather provide reusable mugs, glassware, kitchenware, etc.
  • Disposable plastic water bottles are never welcome at ACE.
  • Members and staff turn off lights and appliances not in use.
  • We upgraded all our lighting to greener LED fixtures.
  • We partner with eco-conscious coffee and beverage providers.
  • Recycle, recycle recycle… we ? our blue bins.
  • We support Oakvillegreen!

It’s our aim to be a zero-waste coworking space, but we are always looking for ways to improve.⁠ If you have ideas for us, we would love to hear them. Email us at info@acecowortking.ca with your ideas or text 289-801-8731.

Happy Earth Day 2023!

Follow Oakvillegreen on all their social channels to learn more and/or get more involved.