39: Acclaimed Environmentalist Paul Hawken On Trump, Greenwashing & The Future Of Our Planet

Summary: Paul Hawken's expansive career as an environmentalist, best-selling author, and entrepreneur began with a case of greenwashing. Get the scoop on that story and so many more in this intimate podcast episode that spans from the civil rights movement into the present day and decades into the future. Hawken's expansive resume as founder of health food mecca Erewhon and lifestyle brand Smith & Hawken, author of a dozen books, and prolific public speaker and activist is only part of what makes him so fascinating. Hawken's outlook on the future of our planet is unlike any other, and the way he speaks about the people fighting climate change from the front lines can make even the most pessimistic of us more hopeful. His most recent project, Drawdown, spotlights 100 of the more substantive solutions to global warming to date and outlines ways for all of us to move them along. The mbg Lifetime Achievement Award winner and revitalize 2017 fan favorite sees climate change as the problem of our time—and says that you play a role in solving it. Find out how to get started with this inspiring conversation. We've teamed up with Thrive Market to give you $60 of FREE organic groceries + free shipping + a free 30 day trial. Go to thrivemarket.com/mindbodygreen to redeem. Keep in mind, Thrive Market's prices are already up to 50% off retail, and now they're giving you an EXTRA $60 free! And if you want to shop Jason's picks for Ellie, be sure to check out the "Moms" section! To contact Jason with comments, questions, or speaker ideas, please e-mail podcast@mindbodygreen.com. For all sponsorship inquiries, please e-mail sales@mindbodygreen.com. To join our podcast email newsletter, please visit http://bit.ly/mbgpodemail.