Green celeb: Leonardo DiCaprio
Eco cause: Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation
The scoop: Not only does Leo support earth-friendly causes and make documentaries about global warming, such as the recent The 11th Hour, the actor has his own environmental foundation. Leo’s award-winning eponymous organization teams up with other like-minded groups such as the Natural Resources Defense Council, Global Green USA and National Geographic Kids to raise awareness about environmental issues such as global warming, alternative and renewable energy sources and biodiversity preservation.
Learn more: leonardodicaprio.org
Green celeb: Sienna Miller
Eco cause: Global Cool
The scoop: As ambassador to the cause, Sienna Miller is lending her celebrity clout to Global Cool, a 10-year campaign to encourage people to reduce their individual CO2 emissions by one tonne. “We all have to start being really proactive,” Sienna said in an interview with BBC News 24. “It’s not the time to say, ‘It’s someone else’s responsibility – they’ll do it.’ We have to all start doing these little things.” Taking part in the charity’s SMS initiative, Sienna, along with other involved celebrities, will reward subscribers in Britain and the United States with two text messages a month offering tips on saving energy.
Learn more: globalcool.org
Green celeb: Brad Pitt
Eco cause: Global Green USA Holy Cross Project
The scoop: Hollywood heavyweight Brad Pitt has been leading the charge on Global Green USA’s Holy Cross Project, pushing for the sustainable redevelopment of New Orleans after the devastation of Hurricane Katrina. Construction is underway on the affordable-housing project, which will include five single-family homes, an 18-unit apartment building and a community centre. “What happened two years ago was a man-made disaster,” says Brad, “and this building offers a man-made solution.”
Learn more: holycrossproject.globalgreen.org
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