July 13th 2008
Seeing people dress up like honeybees and walk the streets of New York City never fails to amuse me. But then again, I’m also attracted to shiny objects. Any any movie starring Rade Serbedzija.
July 8th 2008
The folks over at BigThink recently conducted an interview with Harrison Ford about his work at Harvard scientist E.O. Wilson’s Biodiversity Foundation. The organization works to preserve biological diversity in the living environment through innovative business and educational strategies.
There are a great range of questions here, with everything from “Is Indiana Jones an environmentalist hero?” to “How has your love of nature influenced your acting?”. Here’s his response to the latter:
“I think the basis of acting is empathy. Knowing how other people feel. Certainly, one of the important judgments you can make about a person is how they fit into their environment, into the world that they live in. Specifically, whether they’re a positive force or a negative force.”
“I’ve always loved the quiet and the solace of nature. I’ve been fascinated by the complication of nature. In a way, I found that although I was raised without a formal religion, I found an ethical reality in nature — and the preservation of it. And I think that informs me in every way.”
One of the best aspects of these videos is how raw and thoughtful Ford’s answers are. There isn’t any interviewer — just Harrison and a camera. Check out the answer to the Indiana Jones question after the jump. For the rest of the great interview segments, check out the BigThink site here.
Click here to view the short video…
July 2nd 2008
Jackie Chan recently spent some time in Timor-Leste and spoke with the youth about using martial arts as a peaceful, unifying force. Timor-Leste has recently seen a wave of violence and marital arts, which once served as a method of sport, is now being practiced more frequently for acts of crime and violence. Check out the what Jackie has to say in the video below.
June 26th 2008
Think vegetarians are just a bunch of girlie men? Well, Basketball legend John Salley just might disagree with you. Salley recently recorded an ad for PETA in which he says, “Being a vegetarian is the best damn way to eat…period.” Find out what else Salley has to say about vegetarianism in the video below.
June 25th 2008
As part of Sierra Club 2% Campaign — which seeks an 80 percent cut in carbon emissions by 2050, or 2 percent a year — celebrities such as singer Missy Higgins and actor William Shatner have produced PSAs urging action.
In the piece, Missy points out that “scientists say we need to make a big change in the amount of carbon that comes from our cars, our homes and our businesses.” Missy reminds us that being a part of the solution to global warming is everyone’s responsibility - governments, families, businesses - and that we need to cut our carbon emissions 80% by 2050. But she also says that we don’t need to do this all at once and that every little bit helps. If we can cut our carbon emissions by an average of 2% per year, we can stop some of the most damaging effects of global warming.
Check out the video below — or visit the official site for more information.
June 23rd 2008
The Washington Post’s green-style site, Sprig, is a fantastic destination for checking out the latest in sustainable fashion, home, and beauty. The team there also does a quality job of grabbing some great interviews with some Hollywood celebrities making efforts to get greener. (Check out their great segment with musician Ben Harper.)
Below are a collection of some of their latest vids featuring such notables as Ted Danson and Oceana, hunky handyman Carter Oosterhouse, and Gossip Girls star Kelly Rutherford.
June 22nd 2008
Last week, Global Green held their 2008 Millennium Awards honoring such people whose lives and livelihood jive with the organization’s mission of a sustainable and secure world. Our own Tracy Metro was on the scene and chatted with Anna Getty, Ed Begley Jr., Arianna Huffington, Lyn Lear, Matt Petersen, and many more. Check out the video below!
June 20th 2008
The WE Campaign has produced several television ads featuring notables such as the Reverend Al Sharpton and Pat Robertson putting aside their differences and coming together to fight climate change. Like everything else that’s fair game in the world of PSAs, it was only a matter of time before someone decided to spoof the concept.
Enter Billy Crystal and David Letterman sitting on a beach and discussing their differences. Let’s just say that it doesn’t end up working out in the end — especially when it comes to paying for sex.
June 17th 2008
We’re a little late on this one, but actor George Clooney has released a new PSA in conjunction with the United Nations to highlight the work off UN Peacekeepers. Check it out below:
June 9th 2008
Ecorazzi’s Anna Griffin hit the Planet Green launch celebration last week and chatted with such celebrities as Tommy Lee, Adrian Grenier, Summer Rayne Oakes, and Kennen Ivory Wayans. Check it out below!
The Sierra Club is America’s oldest, largest and most influential grassroots environmental organization. Inspired by nature, its 1.3 million members work together to protect our communities and the planet. Take a look at their latest campaign “Lightbulbs to Leadership” to help lend a hand.
Tracy Metro is the host of Discovery’s Green Gadgets and believes that going green can actually save you some green. She and her husband, Marty Metro, started the earth-friendly company usedcardboardboxes which was voted one of the 10 best green companies of 2007 by Coop America. Tracy is in the midst of writing her first book about eco-crafting. To learn more about her go to www.tracymetro.com
