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off-grid takes a look at “green” celebrities and sorts them into those who are simply PREENing their own image by appearing green, and those who are dyed-in-the-wool GREENies who even walk the green walk when they’re not being watched.
Here are some quotes from two-faced celebs who talk green and walk mean.
Ashley Tisdale:
“You definitely want to keep the environment healthy because were living in it and we want to keep it for as long as we can.”
So how does she do her part? “I dont use that much hairspray.”Cate Blanchett:
She converted her home to solar power and plans to power an entire Sydney Theatre Company season off-grid, with solar panels and rainwater collection systems. But since the press conference announcing this she has done precisely zip. PREENER!
Bonnie Sommerville:
“I save everything – wrapping paper, ribbons. I bought a bunch of organic cotton bags that I bring to the grocery store now. And I bring my hangers back to the dry cleaners, which is very important and easy to do. Every time you pick up your dry cleaning, bring your wire hangers back.” PREENER!
Now here are some more celebs who walk the walk:
Edward Norton:
The actor helped launch a Solar Neighbours Program, which gets solar panels into low-income homes in Los Angeles. GREENER!
Daryl Hannah:
She was arrested for staging a 23-day tree-sit in a bid to save an urban community garden in LA. GREENER!
Alanis Morissette:
The singer campaigns against oil drilling in Alaska and has a solar-powered home. GREENER!
Here’s one you missed guys. In an interview with the Independent, Guns N Roses’ Slash said: “People need to think more about the loss of energy and actually do something about it. For me, I try to turn off the faucet when I am brushing my teeth and I try and remember to close the refrigerator door.” I try to remember to close to fridge door too, but it’s just so DIFFICULT.
Read more at Preen or Green? [off-grid]