Sydney Santiago

“Every problem that we have in society has a suite of relative solutions that are also business opportunities.

Agricultural waste is a problem. But solving that problem is a business opportunity. Energy inefficiency is a problem. But solving that problem is a business opportunity. The abusive treatment of animals is a problem. But solving that problem is a business opportunity. Reduced biodiversity is a problem. But solving that problem is a business opportunity. Plastic waste in the ocean is a problem. But solving that problem is a business opportunity. And the list goes on indefinitely. We just have to think creatively and fluidly and we can solve all of these problems that plague Earth and we can grow businesses and earn money and provide for our families in the process.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr, CEO of Mayflower-Plymouth

“We can only have a Permaculture Economy when we systematically begin to treat waste as a resource.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr, CEO of Mayflower-Plymouth

“Nature isn't transactional. Nature is is about relationships and processes and systems. Transactions happen, but they happen within the clear context of relationships, processes and systems. Business should be like that. Markets should be like that. The economy should be like that.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr, CEO of Mayflower-Plymouth

“The key to having a permaculture economy is ensuring that the waste from every one is a resource for another.

When every ones waste is a resource for another, an interesting truths emerge - no waste exists in the system as a whole, resources become abundant and easily accessible, businesses become generally more profitable, and wealth becomes more widely distributed. This is a circular economy. This is a permaculture economy.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr, CEO of Mayflower-Plymouth