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Quote by Ray Anderson

“We have a choice to make during our brief visit to this beautiful blue and green living planet: to hurt it or to help it.”

Quote by Ray Anderson

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Ray Anderson, born on July 28, 1934, was an outstanding businessperson from the United States. He founded Interface Inc., which later became one of the world's largest carpet manufacturers. Known for his commitment to sustainability, Anderson led the transformation of Interface Inc. into an environmentally friendly and sustainable business model. He passed away on August 8, 2011. more

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