Below are some great organizations and the smart, courageous, and caring people that make them great. Thank you for your commitment and actions toward making the world a better place for us and future generations.
Philippe Cousteau, the 31-year-old son of Jan and Philippe Cousteau Sr. and grandson of the legendary Jacques-Yves Cousteau, continues his family's legacy as CEO of EarthEcho International, a non-profit he founded with his sister and mother. Philippe is also: co-founder of Azure Worldwide, a strategic environmental design, development and marketing company; Chief Ocean Correspondent for Discovery's Animal Planet; a special correspondent for CNN International hosting a series of environmentally themed specials; co-host with his sister Alexandra of Planet Green's annual Blue August initiative; Chief Spokesperson for Environmental Education for Discovery Education; and the co-author of Going Blue, A Teen Guide to Saving Our Oceans, Lakes, Rivers, & Wetlands. Philippe also serves on many boards, including those of The Ocean Conservancy, Marine Conservation Biology Institute, and the National Environmental Education Foundation, as well as on the advisory boards of Planet Green and the National Council of the World Wildlife Fund. (earthecho.org,azureworldwide.com)
Twisted Limb Paperworksmakes unique, colorful stationery and invitations from 100% handmade paper. Environmental conservation and excellent customer service are top priorities. Sheryl and her team make this world a better place for all of us!
The Alliance for Sustainabilitysupports projects that are ecologically sound, economically viable, socially just and humane on the local (Minnesota), national and international levels. Terry Gips is doing outstanding work. He still practices what he began in his work as a staffer of President Carter’s administration.