Paul Hawken
Born in 1946
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Paul Gerard Hawken is an American environmentalist, entrepreneur, author, economist, and activist.
He has written extensively on the intersection of business and sustainability, advocating for ecological practices in commerce.
Hawken co-founded several companies focused on sustainable products and practices.
He is known for his work on natural capitalism and biomimicry, concepts that apply ecological principles to business and design.
As the editor of Drawdown, Hawken led a team of researchers to compile and rank climate change solutions.
His approach emphasizes practical, implementable strategies to address environmental challenges, often combining economic and ecological perspectives.