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Robert F. Kennedy says that “pollution is a theft”. This means that polluters steal people’s health from them. Everyone has a right to a clean environment to live in, and when a company or organization is allowed to pollute, this is a theft of the basic human right to survive. The problem in asserting this type of logic is that pollution is a global issue, and every level of society is involved in it, and this makes pointing the finger a lot harder. Nonetheless, as hurricane Katrina showed us, we all need to take responsibility for our actions or the environment on the planet will become unlivable.
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Investing in the environment is a fabulous way to introduce the world to working and living green. Bruce Kahn is adroit in realizing that people are in fact motivated by self interest, and that “being green” is really a business philosophy that advocates making the best and most conservative use of resources. In light of this similarity between doing profitable business and being green, Bruce Kahn has found a unique way of rewarding companies that are choosing green business practices. Every time somebody invests in a company that is engaged in sustainable business, then all the parties involved win.
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Laird Hamilton lives to be on the water. His passion for surfing and water sport in general is a great thing for green activism, as every movement can benefit from a fearless leader who regularly faces 20 foot tall walls of water. Laird Hamilton’s main passion in life is surfing, a sport which depends on the continued health of marine life; therefore, it’s easy understanding why Laird advocates the preservation of the oceans. To get a glimpse into Laird’s amazing finesse on water, take a look at 
This week’s ECO BIZ subject is Ben Cohen, one of the Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream founders. Just about everyone knows about Ben & Jerry’s, and that is a good thing since the company is so dedicated to preserving the environment. There has always been something alternative about their ice cream; whether it’s the colorful packaging or wildly unusual flavors. This alternative side of the ice cream company has also extended to their business philosophy. Ben Cohen describes the company’s role in the community at large as “spiritual”. Can a business be spiritual? If it’s possible, then how do we let non-spiritual companies get away with it? Ben Cohen describes the spirituality of Ben & Jerry’s by saying that it is a “caring, community based business”. The business reaches out the the community by advocating important issues on their packaging, helping to fund rallies and sponsoring special events themed around important issues. One such event was a rally promoting the concept of a dairy industry free of genetically cloned cows and artificial hormones. So do you think it’s possible for a business to be spiritual? Log in into THE GREEN 
This week on ECOISTS, Ed Begley Jr. is the featured environmental activist. Ed Begley Jr. is dedicated to making sure the planet is habitable for future generations. He mentions that his kids and grandchildren helped inspire him to drive an electric car and recycle. Ed is interested in one particular organization, 
ECO BIZ gives it’s viewers a chance to get a quick snapshot of businesses that are committed to a sustainable future. This is not just a matter of public relations, these companies are helping to change their respective industries for the better, showing that green business philosophy is economically rewarding as well as the morally correct course of action. This week’s subject on ECO BIZ is 
