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Vikings’ Cheerleaders and Miss Minnesota Get Eco-Chic At Go Green Expo

November 6th 2009

The Vikings’ cheerleaders and Miss Minnesota are getting their eco on this weekend at the Minneapolis Go Green Expo — the nation’s leading eco-focused, interactive, and educational showcase.
As part of their new environmental improvements, the Vikings’ cheerleaders will be giving away merchandise to fans, including an autographed Jared Allen jersey and numerous other prizes.  Miss Minnesota [...]

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EMA Launches California Green Challenge

November 6th 2009

On November 3, mayors, movie stars and mover and shakers in the California green community gathered for the launch of the “California Green Community Challenge”, the Environmental Media Association’s collaboration with Southern California Edison, Green Seal and the Institute for Local Government.
The state wide challenge is bringing together 10 California towns and their local governments [...]

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Top 10 Finalists For Project Green Search Headed To Hollywood

November 4th 2009

On Friday, November 6th, the top 10 finalists for Project Green Search will make their way to ECCO Ultra Lounge in Hollywood to determine who will be the next Green “It” girl.
During the party, the finalists will be circulating amongst the guests sharing the looks, and sustainability stories of each item worn. The judges will evaluate [...]

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Exclusive: James Beard Foundation Honors Horizons Restaurant And Vegan Cuisine

November 4th 2009

Last night I had the honor of participating in a small slice of history. For the first time in twenty-three years, the James Beard Foundation honored plant-based cuisine by hosting an all-vegan dinner prepared by the immensely talented owners of Horizons restaurant.
Since all of you couldn’t be there to enjoy it (and since I couldn’t [...]

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Ready or not — Thanksgiving is just around the corner! True, you could gnaw on the leg of some helplessly slaughtered turkey, but why not mix it up this year with a celebration of compassion.
On November 22, Jonathan Safran Foer will be the guest of honor at Farm Sanctuary’s “Celebration For The Turkeys “– an all-day [...]

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Windsor Castle Goes Vegan For 24 Hours As They Celebrate Faith And The Environment

November 3rd 2009

You heard correct! Windsor Castle is going vegan for 24 hours in honor of a special banquet of 200 bigwigs, including UN General Secretary Ban Ki-moon, the Grand Mufti of Egypt and Archbishop Valentine Mokiwa, President of the All Africa Conference of Churches.
The event was planned by the Duke of Edinburgh and the UN Development [...]

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Meet Sea Shepherd’s Paul Watson At Special NYC Event

November 3rd 2009

Lately it seems like Sea Shepherd’s Paul Watson is all over the news! Just last week, Watson took to Ecorazzi to share his thoughts on South Park’s parody of his organization, explaining:
“I have to say that being lampooned on South Park is hardly something to complain about. They spelt Sea Shepherd right and they brought [...]

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Edward Norton’s Charity NYC Marathon Team Raises Over $750K

November 2nd 2009

In the pool of celebrity runners for the 2009 NYC Marathon yesterday, Edward Norton finished on top. The 40-year-old actor completed the grueling 26.2 mile race in three hours, 48 minutes and one second. “You know you are going to hit tough spots,” he said post-marathon, “in a weird way mine came early in the [...]

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Jamie Lee Curtis Is A Flower Child For AIDS Charity Halloween Event

October 26th 2009

The stars came out in costume this weekend for the 16th annual Children Affected by Aids Foundation’s Dream Halloween event. The goal of the night, which also includes fundraising, is to create an experience that exemplifies what every child would dream of when celebrating Halloween. Celebs in attendance included Jamie Lee Curtis as a flower [...]

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Last night was the EMAs (pronounced “emmas”, in case you didn’t know), the annual awards gala thrown by the Environmental Media Association in celebration and recognition of those working in film and TV production who are supporting and promoting the green cause both behind the scenes and on camera. Sir Richard Branson and Jason Mraz [...]

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