Ashlan Gorse Cousteau Quotes

I have lots of heroes: anyone and everyone who does whatever they can to leave the natural world better than they found it.

Earth Day should encourage us to reflect on what we are doing to make our planet a more sustainable and livable place.

I travel all over the country speaking to young people, and I am always amazed at how engaged in environmental conservation they are.

Being an environmentalist isn't all about doom and gloom.

Even the people who come our way look upon us in amazement, that we run only for the healing of Mother Earth.

I believe the green movement is gaining momentum because people are becoming more educated about the real importance of living green.

'Being green' is commendable, but I hope that people don't take too much pride and self-adoration because they shut off the water when they brushed their teeth. The truth of the matter is, conservation alone will do little to save our planet.

Environmentalism opposes reckless innovation and makes conservation the central order of business.

I think the greatest challenge in environmentalism and the most rewarding challenge is trying to figure out how humans can meet their needs while protecting the environment.

Raising awareness on the most pressing environmental issues of our time is more important than ever.

The first rule of sustainability is to align with natural forces, or at least not try to defy them.

Sustainability, ensuring the future of life on Earth, is an infinite game, the endless expression of generosity on behalf of all.

So I'm going to go on and work on preserving the ozone layer, encouraging everyone to recycle.

He plants trees to benefit another generation.

I want to show people that environmentalism can be fun!

You'll know the green revolution has been won when the word 'green' disappears.

To shake your rump is to be environmentally aware.

I believe we should be good custodians of the Earth.

Local innovation and initiative can help us better understand how to protect our environment.

I think, of all the holidays we celebrate, my least favorite is Earth Day. For one thing, I never know what sort of gift is appropriate. A jar of dirt, maybe? And it's not clear to me why Earth even needs a 'day,' since a spin on its axis creates a day. That's like giving a man who owns a shoe store a gift of a pair of shoes.

The only thing I do for posterity is plant trees.

At every stage of my life, I've always wanted to do good for Earth.

I was always a girl who loved animals and cared about the environment - um, I totally recycled at home and turned the lights off every time I left! But it wasn't until I met the love of my life, Philippe Cousteau, that I realized every thing we do, buy and use makes a difference in the world... for better or worse.

I try to be eco-friendly in every possible way.

I became a spokeswoman for Future Friendly - a partnership between sustainability experts and household brands trying to inspire people to save water, energy, and packaging.