Tag: sharingeconomy

CITY GUIDE: NEW YORK

New York City has become a major hub for sharing economy organizations — with 8.5 million people crammed into such a small space, it really makes sense to share! From fashion startups to bustling coworking spaces to the longstanding Park Slope Food Coop, collaborative economy innovations are continuously bubbling up in the city that never sleeps. Let’s Collaborate!… Read more

CARPOOL ARABIA: NEW CAR SHARING PLATFORM FOR UAE

Carpooling is a known but not a very often practiced concept here in the Emirates. Most people prefer to take their own car to and from work and the result is a high number of cars on the road with just one person in them. Carpool Arabia is aiming to improve the situation by introducing… Read more

New Individuals, New Context: The Citizen and the Sharing Society

Jon Alexander is the founder of New Citizenship Project which serves as a catalyst for social change. The organisation points where the energy for change already exists, and gives it a boost. These points can be anywhere – from corporate giants to charities, from government to community organisations. Here is an excerpt of his article from Huffington… Read more