Paul Hawken
(1946-)

American Environmentalist, Social Entrepreneur

birthdate: February 8
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Paul Hawken is one of the world's foremost experts on the relationship between business and the environment. He is a best-selling author and an entrepreneur creating several companies, including a garden catalog retailer and several of the first natural food companies in the US. He also founded and directs the Natural Capital Institute, dedicated to "researching principles and practices leading to social justice and environmental restoration." The latest project launched by the Natural Capital Institute is WiserEarth - a social networking portal for nonprofit organizations and social entrepreneurs working to create a more peaceful, just and sustainable world.

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