Permaculture Economy Quotes

“Stewardship of capital is at the heart of permaculture economics.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr, Principles of a Permaculture Economy

“Honesty, trust and value are key currencies in business.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr, CEO of Mayflower-Plymouth

“Marriage is a cornerstone of family, and vital to social wellbeing.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr, The Wealth Reference Guide: An American Classic

“It’s time for a new understanding of what capital is and how to put it to use wisely.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr, CEO of Mayflower-Plymouth

“An economy should be regenerative by design. That's what a permaculture economy is.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr

“Municipalities that have Permaculture Economies can issue more investable bonds.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr, CEO of Mayflower-Plymouth

“From a municipal bond perspective, linear economies are less investable.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr

“Municipalities with permaculture economies experience greater economic growth through the increased revenues from circularity.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr

“Human activity should not only protect the environment, but actively improve it.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr

“Permaculture Economics is an economic framework that combines principles from permaculture, a design system for sustainable and regenerative agriculture and living, with the fundamentals of capitalist economics.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr., Principles of a Permaculture Economy

“Overall, capital is the lifeblood of an economy. It enables individuals and organizations to pursue economic opportunities, invest in the future, and drive economic progress. Therefore, understanding the role of capital and its efficient utilization is essential for policymakers, businesses, and individuals involved in economic decision-making.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr., Principles of a Permaculture Economy

“The role of soil in natural ecosystems shares striking similarities with the role of capital in economies. Just as soil serves as the vital resource underpinning natural ecosystems, capital is the foundational resource driving economic systems. In both contexts, the effective allocation of resources, whether capital or nutrients, determines productivity, competitiveness, and overall stability.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr., Principles of a Permaculture Economy

“If people lack the ability to profit, they will also lack all of the things that profits afford.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr., Principles of a Permaculture Economy

“Capitalism incentivizes its participants to utilize capital; whereas permaculture economics incentivizes participants to steward capital. Capitalism emphasizes production and consumption. Permaculture Economics emphasizes holistic ROI and productivity.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr, Principles of a Permaculture Economy

“Capitalism embraces linear and singular value chains whereas Permaculture Economics embraces value networks and multiplicative value effects.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr, Principles of a Permaculture Economy

“A permaculture economy is a resilient system that can continue to thrive through significant hardship and disruption.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr, CEO of Mayflower-Plymouth

“The prevalence of hybrid work is good for the advancement of a permaculture economy.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr, CEO of Mayflower-Plymouth, Business Essentials

“In business, as is the case in nature, circularity amplifies profit.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr, CEO of Mayflower-Plymouth, Business Essentials

“Ultimately, ESG is about wise capital stewardship. The expectation is that we wisely steward environmental capital, financial capital and human capital, as well as other forms of capital. If we understand that capital comes in all these various forms, and approach that capital with the spirit of stewardship and the know-how of stewardship, we will in effect be ESG compliant.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr, CEO of Mayflower-Plymouth, Business Essentials

“Economic growth should be paired with cycles of reciprocal production and consumption.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr

“Having circularity in an economy allows municipalities to widen the margins between revenues and expenses.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr

“The essence of prosperity lies in the alchemy of capital. In all economic realms, it reigns supreme as the quintessential ingredient for ventures of creation.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr., Principles of a Permaculture Economy

“To avert climate crises, it's important that humanity invests in climate resilience, not just climate adaptation.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr.

“To avert climate crises, it's important that humanity shifts to permaculture economics, fostering resilience and cooperation.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr.

“Community cooperatives are a key feature in a Permaculture Economy.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr, Principles of a Permaculture Economy

“In a capitalist ecosystem, different forms of capital often compete to the detriment of one another. In a permaculture economy, different forms of capital are incentivized to collaborate and share in the holistic ROI of maximized productivity. Capitalism embraces linear and singular value chains whereas Permaculture Economics embraces value networks and multiplicative value effects.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr, Principles of a Permaculture Economy

“Now, more than ever, the world needs a Permaculture Economy.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr

“Nature's cyclical processes inspire permaculture economies, eliminating waste and pollution.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr.

“To avert climate crises, it's important that humanity listens to and learns from indigenous knowledge. Pairing indigenous knowledge with modern science and technology will be a win for humanity.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr.

“To avert climate crises, it's important that humanity protects and restores natural carbon sinks, like forests and wetlands. But modern advancements in architecture, materials science, and construction give us the ability to make our modern cities into carbon sinks. We have the technologies, the knowledge, and the capabilities to make cities more valuable to the natural ecosystem than forests are.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr.