Van Jones: Green

Van Jones is American environmental advocate and civil rights activist. Explore interesting quotes on green.
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“The green economy should not just be about reclaiming throw-away stuff. It should be about reclaiming thrown-away communities.”

Van Jones book The Green Collar Economy

The Green Collar Economy (2008)
Context: The green economy should not just be about reclaiming throw-away stuff. It should be about reclaiming thrown-away communities. It should not just be about recycling things to give them a second life. We should also be gathering up people and giving them a second chance.

Communication

“To change our laws and culture, the green movement must attract and include the majority of all people, not just the majority of affluent people.”

Van Jones book The Green Collar Economy

The Green Collar Economy (2008)

People , Law , Change

“A green economy begins to replace some of the clunking and chugging of ugly machines with the wise effort of beautiful, skilled people. That means more jobs.”

Van Jones book The Green Collar Economy

The Green Collar Economy (2008)

People , Beauty , Effort