Really, the proper study of economics is fulfilment, not consumption... It doesn't even matter if it's a green product or a green house... It's still consumption. What matters in this world is the fulfilment of people's needs and the fulfilment of their aspirations. Paul Hawken aspirationconsumptioneconomics share on social
Sustainability, ensuring the future of life on Earth, is an infinite game, the endless expression of generosity on behalf of all. Paul Hawken behalfearthendless Change image and share on social
There is no polite way to say that business is destroying the world. Paul Hawken businessdestroypolite Change image and share on social
We have to ask ourselves, 'What kind of world is it where a baby-food executive substitutes artificial flavoring and sugar for apple juice? What kind of businesses have we created when we even lie to infants?' Paul Hawken appleartificialbaby share on social
Green business is not about tie-dyed T-shirts. It's about transforming the industrial system itself into one that looks at all the connections. Paul Hawken businessconnectiondye Change image and share on social
Don't be put off by people who know what is not possible. Do what needs to be done, and check to see if it was impossible only after you are done. Paul Hawken checkimpossiblepeople Change image and share on social
That appropriation of resources and the transformation of them into goods and services through the European production system characterized, and characterizes to this day, all industrial systems including the information age. Paul Hawken ageappropriationcharacterize share on social
We can no longer prosper by increasing human productivity. The more we try to do, the more poverty we will create. Paul Hawken createhumanincrease Change image and share on social
You can print money to bail out a bank, but you can't print life to bail out a planet. Paul Hawken bailbanklife Change image and share on social
There is no cost difference between incarceration and an Ivy League education; the main difference is curriculum. Paul Hawken costcurriculumdifference Change image and share on social