I've gotten a ton of messages about this, so in case it's helpful, here's my quick take on the WeWork bankruptcy: 1. Their new CEO, David Tolley, did a great job reducing the debt by as much as he did. Getting 92% of secured debtholders to agree to this new plan is a big win. 2. The debt's now taken care of, which leaves the much larger source of liabilities: their leases. (for context, even with zero debt interest their lease liabilities would constitute about 75% of revenue). I have no doubt he'll go after the lease liabilities with the same intent and focus that he brought to the debt. 3. There will likely be many closures to get to their target liability reduction. However, I think the press has overstated how devastating that process will be. 4. Most shuttered WeWorks will get taken over by a competitor, they won't sit dark. Even Industrious will likely take over a few of the higher-end ones. And for units that truly shut down forever, customers will hopefully quickly find a new home. 5. I feel optimistic about how this is playing out. The truth is, this is the period of highest demand for flex that we've ever seen, and nearly every trend in modern work is accelerating that demand. I hope the bankruptcy will put most of WeWork's troubles in the rearview mirror and put the focus squarely on that future.

In just one night, more than a thousand migrating birds died after crashing into a single building in Chicago, due to what experts say was a deadly combination of migration season, difficult weather, and a lack of “bird-friendly” building measures. Buildings that leave their lights on overnight, when most birds migrate, are also more likely to attract collision. https://lnkd.in/gkfjg2Je

🌎It's #worldrefillday!👏 This is my favorite eco-holiday. We can take ideas from the past (before single-use plastic) and innovate for the future by reusing materials made to last. Refill and reuse offer massive cost-saving and one of the best ways to drawdown carbon and waste - a great way to be part of the solution for a clean, positive future. Here's a few tips: 1. Bring Your Own - reusable water, bottle, coffee cup, to go ware, utensils 2. Ditch the single-use plastic & styrofoam food, drink and home products 3. Support restaurants with returnable to go ware, not plastic!! (Check out NY's Just Salad reusable bowls https://lnkd.in/gi3CDPbz 4. Businesses - check out the long list of reuse solutions that are available so your business can save $$. Visit Upstream https://lnkd.in/gUSHq7US 5. Download the Refill App to find a refill location near you https://www.refill.org.uk/ 6. My favorite Copper Water Bottle - it's stunning and naturally increases water's pH - https://lnkd.in/gUepyFjp #worldrefilday #BYObottle #ditchsingleuseplastic #climatesolution #climateactionnow #sustainablebusinesspractices #refillrevolution #business #plasticfree #zerowaste

On Day 1 of this 2 day event we finish our last plenary with starting the discussion on Supply Chain & Zero Waste Purchasing Zero Waste entrepreneurs are rethinking the marketplace to create businesses that embody the three Ps (People, Planet, Profit). This session will address how non-ownership of work spaces, just-in-time access to goods and services, and reimagining the supply chain in diverse microeconomies can shift perspectives and inspire zero waste circular economy practices across the globe.  The National Zero Waste Conference is an annual two-day virtual educational and networking event organized by Zero Waste USA.. Zero Waste Business will be the focus on Wednesday, November 30  and Zero Waste Communities on Thursday, December 1. There is still time to register at http://zwconference.org  #smallbusinesssaturday #supplychain #zerowastepurchasing #zerowastebusinesses #buylocal #supportlocal #nzwconference2022 #zerowaste #sustainable #sustainability #circulareconomy #management #recycling #compost #organics #composting #usa #climateaction #zerowastebusiness #sustainablepurchasing

For over a decade I've been burying plastics labeled as biodegradable and compostable in my garden, to dig them up months and years later completely unscathed. A scientific paper published this week finally looks at plastic compostability using citizen science. The verdict coincides with my own observations, and also with many conversations with qualified industrial composters who handle thousands of tons of compostables per year -and who overwhelmingly have come to hate these plastics. #greenwashing #circulareconomy #soilhealth #composting #regenerativeeconomy #plasticpollution