Going green isn’t just for the modern hippie anymore. There are many celebrities who have recognized the importance of being environmentally friendly and are now spreading the message to the rest of the world. Here’s a list of eco-friendly celebrities and why we love them.
1) Leonardo DiCaprio: If organic had a name and a face, it would be called Leonardo DiCaprio. The 34-year-old actor exudes what it means to be eco-friendly. He drives a hybrid car and recently purchased an eco-friendly condo in New York City. What makes this house eco-friendly? The condo has a 24-hour filtered fresh air system, a water treatment facility, and rotating solar panels. DiCaprio recognizes the environmental challenge we face due to global warming and has been committed to the environment ever since. He also started the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation in 1998, which supports environmental causes.
2) Adrian Grenier: This American actor, director, writer, and musician, best known for his role on Entourage, is the host of an eco-friendly series. At Planet Green, Adrian Grenier will present AlterEco, a show dedicated to the ecological lifestyle. He is backed by a team of green activists, experts, and some close friends. The show will document him and his team renovating a 1920s Spanish house in Los Feliz. The renovated house will be ecological and sustainable. Be sure to check out this show for some green renovation tips!
3) Natalie Portman: If you’re not a Natalie Portman fan now, you will be soon! This 28-year-old Israeli-American actress has started her own eco-friendly fashion line. Portman has created a line of vegan shoes. These elegant and sexy shoes are made from alternative materials like faux fur. Portman and her team of designers did not harm any animals in the construction of her. This eco-friendly vegan is not only aware of the environment but also of society. She has been praised for her efforts to save the gorillas in Rwanda. Portman has raised the bar when it comes to being an eco-friendly and socially conscious celebrity.
4) Julia Roberts: This “Pretty Women” star has become an eco-star. She and her husband drive an eco-friendly car, a Prius. She is also looking to build an all-green home in Malibu. Her inspiration to go greener came from her children. That has inspired her to buy greener diapers for her little one. She uses non-toxic, chlorine-free diapers for two of her children and a plastic-free disposable diaper for another. The disposable diaper is a unique hybrid between cloth and disposable.
5) Cameron Diaz: If you haven’t read her book yet, you certainly should. She has recently published an ecological instruction book called “Green Book”. The book, as I’m sure you’ve guessed by now, offers ways to make your everyday life greener. From beauty products to household items, the Green Book offers 700 ways to make your life as green as possible. Not only does she offer her own suggestions, but she also features advice from Ellen DeGeneres, Will Ferrell, Martha Stewart, and even Justin Timberlake. Take a look at this book and get great tips!