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
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.
Test Eco Waters at Go Green
January 10, 2010 by The Dove · Leave a Comment
Living green can be overwhelming. Where to start? From eco cars and planet-friendly cleaning products to organic wines and veganism, it’s little wonder many opt to do nothing for fear of not being able to do it all.
Yet it’s the little steps that add up to mean something big.
Emile Joins Celebrity Friends for Kilimanjaro Trek
January 4, 2010 by The Dove · Leave a Comment
Actor Emile Hirsch will join Jessica Biel, Lupe Fiasco, Isabel Lucas, Santigold and many of the world’s brightest minds and major cultural influencers, for a 50 mile journey to the highest freestanding mountain in the world.
Alison Goes to Extreme
December 9, 2009 by The Dove · Leave a Comment
World Champion extreme freeskier and activist-athlete Alison Gannett is known for going to extremes for the cause most near and dear to her heart – Save Our Snow*. To bring further attention to the cause, Gannett, along with a few other female environmental crusaders and athletes, just completed 250 miles on a “Big Ben to Brussels Walk”, London to Copenhagen, with skis and a backpack strapped to her back every step of the way.
Oprah & Dustin Team up for Green
November 4, 2009 by The Dove · Leave a Comment
Dream of meeting Oprah? How about joining actor-extraordinaire Dustin Hoffman on set of his latest film? Thanks to Chartiybuzz’s sixth annual Chevy Chase Green Auction online, your wildest wishes could become oh-so-real. Celebrities such as Oprah Winfrey, Dustin Hoffman, Stephen Colbert, Dave Mathews Band, and Regis Philbin have teamed up to bring once-in-a-lifetime items and opportunities to the auction block. Proceeds benefit The GREEN Community Schools, who strive to create model GREEN schools and promote sustainability. Read more
Green Guide Network Expands
October 14, 2009 by The Dove · Leave a Comment
What began in 2006 as the OC Green Guide, an insiders guide to everything “green” in Orange County, CA, has now taken root as a full-scale, ultra-local Green Guide Network across the United States.
Sustainable Parenting
August 3, 2009 by The Dove · Leave a Comment
If you live in or are planning a trip to the UK this month, sign up for the Embercombe Sustainable Parenting Weekend, set for August 14 through 16.
E Magazine Receives Eco Awards
July 20, 2009 by The Dove · Leave a Comment
The non-profit environmental magazine, E, received 42 merit awards at last week’s 2009 Eco Awards.
Recognized as America’s premier green publication, it has been a source for in-depth, credible environmental coverage for almost 20 years.
Author & Green Strategist Receives Hero of the Year Award
July 9, 2009 by The Dove · Leave a Comment
Smart2BeGreen presented author, lecturer and strategist on energy and the environment Terry Tamminen with a Green Hero of the Year award this week.
