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Archive for the ‘Eco-Celebrities’ CategoryEco Celebrity Beat – Willie NelsonWednesday, July 27th, 2011Family Farm Supporter and Biodiesel CampaignerWhether he’s On the Road Again – or Sittin’ On the Dock of the Bay, for singer-songwriter Willie Nelson the future of farming is always on his mind. This agricultural advocate regularly lends his smooth country crooning to the cause, encouraging us to understand that the future of the environment – and that the family farm are intertwined. Eco-Celebrity Beat: Robert RedfordTuesday, June 28th, 2011Taking action in defense of the environmentWhether as The Candidate, one of the President’s Men or as the founder of the Sundance Film Festival– Robert Redford takes the lead both on and off the screen, but it’s his tireless devotion to environmental causes that wins our hearts. Since the 70s, Redford’s involvement with the Natura Resources Defense Council, a leading environmental charity has shown us all how to lesson our carbon footprint. Eco Celebrity Beat: Royal WeddingTuesday, May 3rd, 2011Royal Gift Registry Goes GreenSearching for the perfect gift to send Prince William and his bride? Skip the silverware and check out their donation request list. To halt an avalanche of toasters, tablecloths and teapots from spilling over their nuptial threshold William and Kate have selected a handful of philanthropic organizations and asked for donations in lieu of gifts. Earth Day 2011Thursday, April 21st, 2011Ready to get your green on?How are you going to celebrate Earth Day this year? Combine your Good Friday Easter Egg Hunt with a litter pick-up? Attend a ceremonial tree planting or an interesting lecture by a local environmentalist? Maybe join an environmental organization you’ve admired? Eco Celebrity Beat: Emma WatsonTuesday, April 12th, 2011The pure magic of Pure ThreadsPlaying precocious witch Hermione Granger in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows comes easily for actress Emma Watson, but for this eco-friendly fashionista, nothing is more natural than choosing organic, free trade cotton. Her most recent venture, a new partnership with Italian designer Alberta Ferretti, is garnering kudos from eco-advocates across Europe. Eco Celebrity Beat: Ted DansonTuesday, March 22nd, 2011Enviro Activist and Oceana SpokesmanServing up laughs on TV sitcoms like Cheers and Becker may be Ted Danson’s specialty but this longtime environmental activist’s love for the ocean inspired his latest creative endeavor, a book entitled Oceana: Our Endangered Oceans and What We Can Do to Save Them. For Danson, when it comes to protecting our oceans, now is not the time to Curb Your Enthusiasm. Eco Celebrity Beat: Harrison FordWednesday, January 12th, 2011From Action Hero to Eco HeroForget the priceless artefacts, for Indiana Jones star Harrison Ford it’s the environment that needs rescuing. Uber-active in the conservation movement for the past sixteen years, Ford wields his intellect, time and considerable Hollywood clout to bring attention to threats against biodiversity and environmental conservation. |
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