Martha Stewart Shows Loves To NYC Vegan Bakery “BabyCakes”

October 2nd 2009

I started going to BabyCakes just three weeks after they opened and from that moment I knew they’d be a success. Now, 3 years later owner Erin McKenna is on Martha Stewart sharing some vegan cupcake love!
The animal-product, soy and gluten free brownies are not only better for you than the traditional kind, but they [...]

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Wyclef Jean Joins Timberland As Earthkeeper Hero, Plans Tree Nursery In Haiti

October 2nd 2009

Wyclef Jean and the Timberland Clothing Company have announced a partnership to fuse product, music, and activism under a banner of “Earthkeeping”. The company, which has stepped up its environmental commitment over the past few years, created its Earthkeepers program to highlight people making a difference for the planet — and inspire others to do [...]

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Watch: Michelle Obama Teaches Gardening On Sesame Street

October 1st 2009

Earlier this week we told you Michelle Obama would be making a guest appearance on the premiere of Sesame Street’s 40th Season — and now, video has been released giving us a glimpse of her gardening tips for kids.
As the Vegetarian Star points out, TIME magazine has a hilarious take on the First Lady’s appearance [...]

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Twitter Thursday: Neogreene Notebook Sleeves From GreenSmart!

October 1st 2009

We strive every Twitter Thursday to introduce something different from previous weeks, and this time ’round we’re happy to be hooking up with GreenSmart on their innovative line of eco-friendly notebook sleeves.
I know, I know — notebook sleeves aren’t exactly sexy, but they do come in handy for protecting your valuable bits and bytes while [...]

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Movie Review: CRUDE

Roll out the black carpet.

October 1st 2009

CRUDE, an inspiring new film about Chevron’s $27 billion lawsuit in Ecuador, by award-winning filmmaker, Joe Berlinger, opened to a welcoming crowd in Los Angeles and in various cities throughout the nation, with an astonishing opening in San Francisco earlier this week. From San Francisco, to New Orleans, Brooklyn and beyond, the eye opening documentary [...]

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Steve-O Says “Cut Class Not Frogs” In New Anti-Dissection Campaign

October 1st 2009

Steve-O might make a living being a jackass, but when it comes to dissection he’s right on!
The television star has teamed up with PETA on a new campaign to empower kids to fight for their rights not to dissect on animals and to pressure educators to provide alternatives to dissection.
Each year more than 6 million [...]

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Chrissie Hynde And Phil Collins Get Involved With Celebrity Paws Auction

October 1st 2009

Chrissie Hynde and Phil Collins are just two of the many famous faces participating in the Celebrity Paws auction — a campaign to raise money for the rescue group Cats Protection.
Cats Protection is the UK’s leading cat welfare charity and helps 193,000 cats and kittens each year through a national network of 253 volunteer-run branches [...]

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The Green Quote: The Biggest Loser Trainer Bob Harper Loves Being VEG!

October 1st 2009

“They all know that I’m a vegetarian now. I tried to keep that under wraps for a while. It’s different for everyone, but I always try to hit three basic food groups and protein is number four in my book. I’m wanting people to get their fruits, vegetables and their grains and that to me [...]

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Watch: Beds Are Burning Celebrity Climate Change Song

October 1st 2009

If the environmental movement has been looking for an 80s “We are the World”-type anthem; this celebrity-fueled remake of the classic “Beds are Burning” song is a fine candidate. Over 60 international music stars and celebrities including Duran Duran, Mark Ronson, Jamie Cullum, Melanie Laurent, Marion Cotillard, Milla Jovovich, Fergie, Lilly Allen, Bob Geldof, Youssou [...]

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Ecorazzi Wishes You A Happy World Vegetarian Day!

October 1st 2009

Some people love Christmas. Others get excited about their birthday. But my favorite holiday is far less traditional and one you might not hear about on the local news. The holiday I look forward to each year is World Vegetarian Day and just happens to be today!
Each year I make it a point to celebrate [...]

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