Nathan's Peace Corps service in Africa ignited his passion for sustainable living and community. This led him to co-found Food

Nathan's Peace Corps service in Africa ignited his passion for sustainable living and community. This led him to co-found Food Waves in 2010 with Matt Brown, Benjamin Green, and Bobbie Brown.

Food Waves focuses on producing organic food for the local Portland, Oregon market. They champion "small acre stewardship" and sustainable agriculture as solutions to environmental challenges, aiming to develop future farmers by providing essential technical and financial support.

Environmentalist and entrepreneur Paul Hawken, CEO of OneSun Solar, delivered a speech at the 2010 Skoll Awards for Social Entrepreneurship. He focused on pressing global environmental

Environmentalist and entrepreneur Paul Hawken, CEO of OneSun Solar, delivered a speech at the 2010 Skoll Awards for Social Entrepreneurship. He focused on pressing global environmental problems.

Hawken is also the former Executive Director of the global Wiser community, a social network for sustainability. Its vision emerged from his research for his book, *Blessed Unrest: How the Largest Movement in the World Came into Being, and Why No One Saw It Coming*.

Order *Blessed Unrest* from Amazon or find it at your local bookstore.

Cone's online survey, involving 1,000 respondents per country, defined "corporate responsibility" as companies altering business practices and supporting social and environmental issues. The

Cone's online survey, involving 1,000 respondents per country, defined "corporate responsibility" as companies altering business practices and supporting social and environmental issues. The report shares opinions on business's role in society, emphasizing its capacity to drive change.

Key findings highlight focusing on material issues, leveraging core business competencies, recognizing the impact of socially minded consumers, and advocating for transparent communication. Download the 2012 Cone Green Gap Trend Tracker for more details.

L. Hunter Lovins, President and founder of Natural Capitalism Solutions (NCS), discusses the

L. Hunter Lovins, President and founder of Natural Capitalism Solutions (NCS), discusses the business case for sustainability and the vital role of entrepreneurs. This presentation was part of a TEDx San Joaquin event.

NCS educates senior decision-makers across business, government, and civil society. Its mission is to restore and enhance natural and human capital, thereby increasing prosperity and quality of life. Lovins is also the author of *The Way Out*.

In Dana Point, California, Melissa McGinnis spoke with eco expert Anthony Zolezzi, fresh from the

In Dana Point, California, Melissa McGinnis spoke with eco expert Anthony Zolezzi, fresh from the Fortune Green conference. Zolezzi shared a profound takeaway: 50% of our oxygen comes from the ocean. He noted that the ocean's vital importance is often overshadowed by concerns for rainforests or carbon emissions.

Consequently, Zolezzi emphasized the critical need for extreme sensitivity in how we view and manage water resources moving forward. He urged a shift in perspective to prioritize the ocean's role in global ecosystems.

Sequoyah Trueblood, a Choctaw Nation member and traveling Medicine man, conducts healing ceremonies worldwide, including in the mountains of British Columbia.

A Vietnam veteran and former

Sequoyah Trueblood, a Choctaw Nation member and traveling Medicine man, conducts healing ceremonies worldwide, including in the mountains of British Columbia.

A Vietnam veteran and former Green Beret, Sequoyah embodies the heart doctrine, sharing ancient teachings of the Mamos and native peoples.

He presented at the SEED Graduate Institute's Wisdom from the Origins 2012 Conference. His work includes an interview by Barry Heidt of Sustainability Action Media, and a video curated by Ruth Ann Barrett for EarthSayers.tv.