Celebrities Turn Out to Support Global Green
March 5, 2010 by The Dove · Leave a Comment
It was one of the hottest parties in town, all in aid of working toward a cooler planet. With performances by Mia Maestro, Benji and Joel Madden of Good Charlotte and Camp Freddy as well as Juliette Lewis and Mark McGrath, the Global Green USA 7th Annual Pre-Oscar® party hit all the right notes with its celebrity guests.
With the event tagged “Greener Cities for a Cooler Planet”, the point was, as it has been since its inception, to raise funds and awareness for Global Green’s national initiatives to fight climate change. In the past, the event has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars to benefit various projects including the green rebuilding of New Orleans.
“By raising awareness about the threats posed by climate change and by holding our corporate and political leaders accountable, we can make a real difference,” said the organization’s CEO Matt Petersen.
“(We) can and must do something about climate change, and we can start by creating green buildings, schools, cities and communities that create green jobs, save money and improve our health.”
Having celebrities on hand will do wonders to get attention to a worthwhile cause. The Global Green USA pre-Oscar festivities had the love of Tinseltown heavyweights such as Leonardo DiCaprio, James and Suzy Cameron, Jessica Alba, Benji and Joel Madden (pictured below), Serena Williams, Mel B, Juliette Lewis and many others.
Before heading onto the carpet, many of the celebs recorded an online video PSA entitled “I Am” that will soon be released at www.globalgreen.org. Written in collaboration with Global Green supporter Marshall Herskovitz and made possible by Paul Emami’s Storytellerz, it will raise awareness the issues related to global climate change — something that affects more than 150 million Americans and more than 2.75 billion globally.
Guests were treated to the official unveiling of the eco-friendly gown Suzy Amis Cameron plans to wear on the red carpet (pictured below) at the Academy Awards this Sunday (March 7) as part of her “Red Carpet Green Dress” design campaign to benefit Muse Elementary. Jillian Granz, a student from Michigan State University won the competition and was recognized by Suzy and James Cameron who also spoke about their passion for creating green schools and healthy learning environments for kids.
Global Green USA also featured a first: the new Chevrolet Volt Plug-In Electric Vehicle, an electric car that can travel up to 40 miles on electric charge, reducing harmful carbon emissions and gas usage. Displayed alongside the green carpet, VIP guests were treated a sneak peek of the vehicle which will go on sale later this year. Check out our sneak peek at the Chevy Volt, and interview, below.
Photos courtesy of Global Green USA and WireImage
7 WAYS … TO THE SIMPLE LIFE
March 4, 2010 by The Dove · Leave a Comment
What is the Simple Life?
There is no single definition of simplicity. My vision of a simple life will be different than yours, or anyone else’s — and none of us is wrong. I’ve read about someone living in a log cabin in Alaska, with no electricity or running water or television or Internet. They chop wood from the forest outside to burn for heat and cooking. They use water from a nearby stream for drinking and bathing. They walk or bike to town to go to the library or to use the Internet. That’s a pretty simple life by most definitions — but when I talk about leading a simple life, I don’t mean you need to live in a log cabin in the woods — I certainly don’t.
Why Animals Aren’t Ours to Eat. An Interview with The Cove’s Louie Psihoyos
In a sleepy lagoon off the coast of Japan was once a shocking secret. A secret that a few desperate men made sure would be no longer kept hidden from the world: thousands of dolphins were, and still are, being captured and sold to many of the world’s theme parks. Those who don’t make the cut are horrifically tortured and slaughtered—their mercury-laden meat sold under the guise of being “acceptable” flesh for consumption to an unsuspecting Japanese public. It’s a real life horror story—one that is now well and truly public.
Importance of Cleaning House
March 4, 2010 by The Dove · Leave a Comment
If there was a pump failure or major blockage in the city’s sewer system, it’s not be hard to imagine what could happen. All of the pipes would back up when an immovable material came through, creating a gigantic crisis that would threaten the health of all who lived in the city.
How to Meet Your Eco Customers’ Needs
February 27, 2010 by The Dove · Leave a Comment
If you own an eco-conscious business, getting your target audience’s attention is only part of the pathway to success. Keeping it takes time and dedication and know-how, says Shannon Dunn of Conscious Life Media Limited (CLM)—a company that helps green and eco-conscious businesses to maximize their potential and customer reach.
7 WAYS … TO AVOID BUYING NEW STUFF
February 8, 2010 by The Dove · Leave a Comment
Buying something new requires the extraction and destruction of a lot of resources, not to mention the destruction of our environment in extracting, hauling, manufacturing, packaging and shipping the item.
So if we want to avoid buying new things, what should we do if we need something? After all, there are always times when we feel we need something — not just want or desire, but need it for a real purpose. We might need new clothes, or books, or a bike so we can cut back on using a car.
Widening the Circle
February 8, 2010 by The Dove · Leave a Comment
A girlfriend of mine pleasantly surprised me with an unexpected visit last week. She was on her way to Mexico for a conference and during a layover found out it had been cancelled due to swine flu. She rerouted her trip to the next warmest place, LA.
Highly acclaimed master photographer Peter Lik is supporting Concern Worldwide’s ongoing Haiti relief efforts. All Peter Lik galleries globally will donate a portion of February sales from Lik’s first 2010 major release, “Tree of Life” (above) to Concern, a humanitarian aid organization dedicated to eliminating extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries.
February 8, 2010 by The Dove · 2 Comments
Pathway to Prosperity
February 8, 2010 by The Dove · Leave a Comment
When Jessica Rodriguez stepped up to address the audience in Washington, D.C. along side of Hillary Clinton at the first Pathways to Prosperity Women Entrepreneurs Conference in October, it was a step that few would have imagined her taking just one decade ago–least of all, perhaps Jessica herself.
GREEN TEA LIVING by Toshimi A Kayak
February 8, 2010 by The Dove · Leave a Comment
In Green Tea Living: A Japan-inspired guide to eco-friendly habits, health, and happiness, author Toshimi A. Kayaki shares timeless wisdom from her native Japanese culture through useful tips and anecdotes.
She recently shared a few with The Green Dove…
1 Create smoother, younger-looking skin with a green tea face pack. Grind up used green tea leaves into a powder, then mix with water and flour until it forms a paste. Wash your face, and then apply the pack for 10 minutes. Rinse off with water and follow up with your favorite lotion.
2 Drink green tea to lose weight. Drinking five cups of green tea a day can burn up to 80 extra calories!
3 Use wet green tea leaves to clean your house. Green tea is not only an eco-friendly cleaning option, but will leave your rooms sparkling and smelling fresh! Squeeze most of the water out of wet tea leaves, and then place on dirty floors or dusty surfaces. Brush the leaves back and forth in small strokes, allowing the tea leaves to pick up dust and dirt. Sweep everything into a dustpan when finished.
4 Use vinegar for even the most heavy-duty cleaning! Vinegar will shine up sinks and counters, as well as kill bacteria. Scrub the slime out of your bathtub, disinfect cutting boards; even combine 3 parts water to 1 part vinegar to wash your floors. Simple, cheap and most importantly, not harmful to the environment.
5 Mix your own vinegar conditioner for soft, shiny hair. In an empty plastic bottle combine 16 oz water, 4 tbsps white or rice vinegar, and 3 or 4 pieces of fresh rosemary or sage. Just as effective as expensive conditioner, but far more economical.
6 Make your sweaters look like new. Rub a sweater with the rough edge of a dry sponge to easily get rid of pilling fabric.
7 Repair dry or damaged skin with a soothing green tea bath. Steep one green tea bag in boiling water for 15 minutes, then pour the tea water into your bathwater. The vitamins and catechins in green tea will kill bacteria on your skin and smooth away imperfections, not to mention contribute to a relaxing bath!
8 Mix homemade sake lotion. This simple lotion and moisturizer only requires two ingredients and some time in the fridge. Mix 7 oz cold sake and 1-½ pints water, then allow the mixture to sit in the refrigerator for a few days. Dab onto skin with a cotton ball. (Make sure to test this out on your hands before applying it elsewhere!)
9 Drink vinegar and water for better health. Just sipping a little vinegar every day can improve your digestion and skin complexion. Combine 1 part rice or apple cider vinegar with 7 parts water.
