Hyper-Local Websites Make it Easier to Find Eco-Friendly Service Pros
Matthew Rogers — January 10, 2010 — Eco
References: opensourcemarkets & opensourcemarkets.wordpress
Crowdsourcing green jobs is on the edge of the marketplace today, but new websites are springing up in locations around the word that are making it easier for consumers to find and hire service professionals like plumbers and handymen the green way.
Why is it green? Thats a great question, and while the definition of “green” changes daily, there are a few key aspects that make crowdsourcing green.
Using websites like TriangleForHire.com or Fixr.com to crowdsource green jobs will save you and the environment a little stress by taking the cars and trucks of the estimators off of the road. Perhaps most importantly, hyper-local crowdsourcing gets the community involved in making decisions that benefit everyone at stake.
This concept of crowdsourcing green jobs is best articulated in a quote from the Open Source Markets Blog included as an excerpt.
Why is it green? Thats a great question, and while the definition of “green” changes daily, there are a few key aspects that make crowdsourcing green.
Using websites like TriangleForHire.com or Fixr.com to crowdsource green jobs will save you and the environment a little stress by taking the cars and trucks of the estimators off of the road. Perhaps most importantly, hyper-local crowdsourcing gets the community involved in making decisions that benefit everyone at stake.
This concept of crowdsourcing green jobs is best articulated in a quote from the Open Source Markets Blog included as an excerpt.
Trend Themes
1. Crowdsourcing Green Jobs - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating online platforms that connect consumers with eco-friendly service professionals, reducing environmental impact and increasing community involvement.
2. Hyper-local Websites - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing hyper-local websites that make it easier for consumers to find and hire service professionals in their area, promoting local economic growth and reducing commuting.
3. Eco-friendly Service Professionals - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Training and promoting service professionals who specialize in eco-friendly practices, meeting the increasing consumer demand for sustainability and green services.
Industry Implications
1. Online Platforms - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Building online platforms that connect consumers with green service professionals, revolutionizing the way people find and hire service providers.
2. Local Service Industry - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Transforming the local service industry by leveraging hyper-local websites to connect consumers with professionals in their community, fostering economic growth and sustainability.
3. Green Services - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing specialized training programs and certifications for service professionals to offer eco-friendly services, capitalizing on the growing trend of environmentally-conscious consumers.
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