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April 17th 2008

Celebrate Earth Day With Some Of Your Favorite Stars

Filed under: campaigns, contests, donations, green and famous, thegreenpicture — parrish @ 3:00 pm

Wanna celebrate Earth Day eco-style but live in a city that lacks festivities? No worries Ecorazzi readers! Just turn on that computer and start a’ bidding.

To commemorate Earth Day 2008, stars like Daryl Hannah, Glenn Close and Alicia Silverstone will be auctioning off celebrity experiences, eco-getaways and much more for the “Earth Day 2008″ online auction to support Waterkeeper Alliance.

Just skip on over to CharityBuzz.com and bid on prizes like: a day of filming on Daryl Hannah’s environmental blog, a day on the set of Damages with Glenn Close and a fly-fishing trip to Ted Turner’s ranch in Argentina. All the proceeds go to Waterkeepers, which is an organization that works on 170 waterways to protecting our water sources and make sure they stay so fresh and so clean, clean.

The bidding started April 15th and closes April 29th, so don’t waste another second! Visit CharityBuzz.com and make this Earth Day super special. Good luck!

March 19th 2008

Just Add Water Becomes First Film To Receive EMA Green Seal Award

Filed under: film-tv, movies — michael @ 9:32 am

Last night in LA, the premiere of the new film Just Add Water went down at the Directors Guild of America. The flick is the first movie to receive the Environmental Media Association’s “Green Seal” award for “greener practices behind the scenes”. Set construction, energy usage, resource conservation, recycling and more are judged according to EMA guidelines. While details are light on how exactly the crew of Just Add Water went about achieving this certification, the EMA website gives a good idea of what it takes.

In attendance were such stars as Ed Begley Jr., Justin Long, David Duchovny, Farrah Fawcett, Daryl Hannah, Gary Ross, and many others. Here’s a bit about the film itself:

Ray Tuckby (Dylan Walsh) is a gentle soul stuck in a dead end job, trying to make ends meet for his family while living in the cheerless, remote desert town of Trona, California. Married to an agoraphobic wife and father to an awkward teenage son, Eddie (Jonah Hill), life has become an endless routine. Adding to his uneasiness is the local teenage drug kingpin’s control over his son and the community. When unforeseen events result in his family’s dissolution, Ray unexpectedly forms a new friendship with an outsider, Merl Striker (Danny DeVito), and his first love, who encourage Ray to hope for a better life, both for himself and for the forgotten community of Trona.

Photo credit: Krista Kennell

March 13th 2008

Green Celebrities Help Support The Do Not Mail Campaign

Filed under: campaigns, green and famous, thegreenpicture — parrish @ 12:11 pm

If you’re like me, you much prefer email to snail mail. What can I say? Joke-a-days and chain letters are just way more fun (and a lot less harmful to the environment) than the piles of wasted paper that clog my mailbox anxiously awaiting that inevitable toss into the bin!

GreenDaily.com told me that in the U.S. we collectively receive 100 billion pieces of junk mail which requires cutting down 100 million trees and produces global warming emissions equal to those of 3.7 million cars. And out of all that mail, 44 percent gets sent to landfills without even being opened. Want to cut the crap? Well now you can!

Enter Forest Ethics — a conservation group dedicated to winning the war on junk mail with their Do Not Mail campaign. The Do Not Mail campaign is an initiative to convince congress that a national registry should be created giving citizens the right to JUST SAY NO to craptastic mail from those companies we love to hate! Because Forest Ethics knows what’s up, they’ve enlisted the help of some badass green celebrities like Adrian Grenier, Darryl Hannah, Alicia Silverstone, Jackson Browne, Aaron Douglas, Ed Begley, Jr. and Paul Hawken to help support their campaign and make this a national priority.

Adrian Grenier (or as I call him, Adrian GREENier) said, “Junk mail is more than an annoying waste of time, it’s a waste of our environment. Joining ForestEthics’ Do Not Mail campaign is a great, easy way to stop the waste.”

So what hell are you waiting for? Go to the Do Not Mail website right this very second and sign the petition to help rock a mission! Mama Earth is pissed ya’ll and wants this place clean!

[UPDATE] Apparently, Leonardo DiCaprio has just signed on for the campaign as well. Details here.

January 30th 2008

Ecorazzi Update: Clooney, Panettiere and Hannah

Filed under: animals, business, campaigns, cars-houses, events, green and famous, products, shopping, thegreenpicture, transport — parrish @ 11:38 am

The Peacemaker Starring George Clooney: As Ecorazzi reported earlier, George Clooney was recently elected an official “messenger of peace” by the U.N.  The title suggests that Clooney will use his reputation to help promote peacekeeping activities around the world. So has Georgey Porgey held up his part of the bargain? YES!!!

Clooney sat down for a meeting with Defense Secretary Vijay Singh and UN Assistant Secretary General for Peacekeeping Operations, Jane Holl Lute, in New Delhi on Tuesday. Reports show that George has recently been spending a good deal of time in India on official “peacekeeping business.” I said it once and I’ll say it again, “George, I would make a frigin fantastic Assistant Messenger Of Peace.”

Panettiere Wails For Whales: Here at the Razzi we love us some Hayden Panettiere!  Just a few days ago we reported that she was Saving The Whales…Again, and had planned to continue her efforts in Washington. Well, has she? YES!!!

This week Panettiere spoke at a press conference with the likes of Sen. John Kerry and House Natural Resources Committee Chairman, Nick J. Rahall, about the horrors of commercial whaling. They also announced an upcoming meeting to be held in March 2008, by the International Whaling Commission (IWC) in London, England.

Daryl Hannah Adds Used Car Salesman To Her Resume:  Last week, Ecorazzi told you that Daryl Hannah had put her bio-diesel El Camino on eBAY. Sadly, just a few days before the auction closed, the highest bid was a measly 9,500 dollars. Ouch! Did Daryl pull in more loot for her scoot?  Yes!!

The auction closed on eBAY and the car was sold for 15,600 dollars! Knowing Daryl, I’m sure she put that money towards something deliciously activisty.  Ps. Daryl, my uncle owns a used car lot, so if the whole actor/environmentalist thing doesn’t work out, I’d be happy to put in a good word. You’re welcome.

January 25th 2008

Daryl Hannah Lends Her Pipes To New Underwater IMAX Film

Filed under: animals, events, events: boston, film-tv, green and famous, television — parrish @ 11:20 am

Oh Daryl, how we love you so. Wouldn’t it be awesome if Daryl Hannah and Ed Begley Jr. mated and had little green offspring that grew up and saved the world? Pretty sweet idea, right? Oh, but I digress.

Daryl Hannah has just signed on to lend to her voice to the New IMAX Film DOLPHINS AND WHALES 3D: Tribes of the Ocean. Dolphins and Whales will premier at the New England Aquarium in Boston on February 13th (a day before V. day…classy) and takes the audience on a 3D tour of the ocean deep.

The film is directed by Jean-Jacques and Francois Mantello and distributed in association with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) and PADI’S Project Aware and Reef Check.

Daryl released a statement saying, “It is amazing how much we share with these beautiful creatures - play, family, education, community, struggles. Unfortunately, because we often are so unaware of these underwater tribes and our negative impact upon them through slaughtering and uncontrolled human activities, they are facing the greatest challenge of all: to survive the destruction of their habitat and depletion of food resources.”

Oh Daryl, if I was just a little bit older and you were just a little bit younger…watch out!

Visit DOLPHINS AND WHALES 3D: Tribes of the Ocean’s official website to find out when it will be arriving in a town near you

January 22nd 2008

Daryl Hannah’s El Camino Auction Not Bringing In The Dough

Filed under: cars-houses — michael @ 11:07 am

Remember the on-going saga of Daryl Hannah attempting to sell her biodiesel El Camino? If not, good for you! But in the interest of figuring out where this is all going, we have an update.

So, yes, the car has finally made it on to eBay. When last we left the “original black beauty”, Ms. Hannah was overwhelmed by inquiries and decided an auction was the best way to decide it once and for all. Not that you would necessarily have an easy time actually entering a bid — there’s no link from her online store. Just something indicating it’s on eBay. Which might be why there’s only one bid so far for the vehicle.

Currently, the El Camino is going for $9,500 — well below whatever reserve price is currently on the vehicle. If you’re interested, you’ve got three days left to make this car your own! As Daryl says, ” so get up and get off the fossil fuels!”

January 2nd 2008

Razzi Snap: Eve Is Nothing But Green Backstage

Plus Daryl's biodiesel car hits eBay and Begley releases more DIY vids

Filed under: cars-houses, green and famous, music — michael @ 9:59 am

Welcome to 2008! We’re still recovering from our holiday-induced coma, but to get things back up and humming here on the ‘razz, let’s jump in with some tasty appetizers to get the New Year cruising…

Rocker Eve has joined the long list of performers with backstage demands. But unlike Jennifer Lopez’s requests for “all things white” or Beyonce’s needs for “juicy baked chicken legs heavily seasoned with fresh garlic, seasoned salt, and black and cayenne pepper,” the rider for Eve states “there be no use of Styrofoam or plastic goods, no leather furniture, and only recyclable materials.” Damn. That’s beautiful. [via page six]

Daryl Hannah has been so overwhelmed by inquiries over the sale of her “badass” biodiesel El Camino that she’s decided to put the car up for auction. Starting January 7th (no link yet), you’ll be able to hit eBay and take a stab at owning this black beauty. Hannah also wanted to point out that besides the diesel engine, the car also comes with “automatic transmission, power steering and brakes, electric windows and cruise control.” [via dhlovelife]

We wrote about Ed Begley Jr. doing some eco-DIY videos for Home Depot a few months back — and then completely forgot to update on the latest additions. So, if you have a moment — and home improvement is on your list of 2008 to-dos — check out Ed teaching you how to create compost, make your home draft proof, and install a water-saving, low-flush toilet. Handy. [via pardon our dust]

December 8th 2007

Daryl Hannah’s Badass Biodiesel El Camino Is FOR SALE!

You can also pick up a tipi, hemp guitar, solar-powered boat, and the ranch bio-beast!

Filed under: cars-houses, green and famous, healthy living — michael @ 11:21 am

Daryl Hannah has launched a new online store to compliment her groovy green site, dhlovelife. It contains some pretty unique items from hemp surfboards to bamboo snowboards to eco-friendly treats for pets and sustainable playhouses for kids. There are a ton of fantastic items you’re not likely to find anywhere else so conveniently — and it could have ended there and we’d be thrilled. However, the activist/actress took it one step forward by including a section of the store you’re not likely to find anywhere else.

It’s called “Fantasy Playthings” — and while some of you probably have your heads in the gutter — let me tell you that this is so much better than porn. In this section you’ll find such wallet-rocking items as a hemp guitar (no trees — made from hemp pulp!), gorgeous tipis (24′ diameter), solar-powered boat (8-11 peeps, 30+ miles range), and a completely drool-worthy ranch bio-beast that can tow 2500lbs and uses sustainably-sourced b100 biodiesel. Not your average store, right? Once again, she could have stopped there — but stumble over to the next page and you’re treated to an item simply labeled as “Special Secret Surprise”.

Well, we’re here to whisper softly that Daryl Hannah is selling her badass biodiesel “El Camino”. Not only that, but this original black beauty also comes with its own b100 biodiesel pump + station. Not sure what that means? No worries — Daryl is providing some “easy” instructions and will even throw in a resource guide to finding the most sustainable b100 biodiesel source near you! The car (which is fully smoked + tinted by a custom shop) has about 139,000 miles on it and has never touched a drop of petrol. You can check out her El Camino in action in this video.

The sale price for her car is yet be determined (Daryl says details will be available December 20th), but that shouldn’t stop you from asking Santa right now to keep an eye on her site. Certainly, there are plenty of dreamy green gifts in her new store to keep anyone happy for many holidays to come. Hit the jump to have look for yourself!

December 1st 2007

The Fortune Forum Summit Brings Out Hannah, Gore And Many More

Filed under: events, green and famous — parrish @ 9:00 pm

Ever thought about grabbing a brew with Al Gore or playing canasta with Daryl Hannah? Well if you were in London this week you could have (no promise about the canasta) at the second ever Fortune Forum Summit. Never heard of it? Well, the Fortune Forum Summit is basically an event for people who have way more money than you and I will ever see to get together and donate, donate, donate in the name of c-h-a-r-i-t-y. Exactly how much cash must you have to play with the big boys? Well, just to get in the door you would have paid £1,000 and if you’d like to have seen Al Gore in the special V.I.P room, that would have set you back an additional £10,000. By the end of the night it was calculated that the 400 or so guests were worth over £100bn. You get the point.

Never afraid of big spending, this year a slew of the generous and famous came out to show their support. Some celebrities included: Daryl Hannah, Damien Rice, Jerry Hall and Christian Slater. And who exactly got the loot? The good folks at The British Red Cross, Cancer Research, African Renaissance, Water Aid and clean energy promoters Ice Circle all benefited from the night of fun.

Now there’s only one question left. Where can I sign up my charity, The Parrish Monthly Room And Board Allowance, for next year’s big show down.

November 29th 2007

Featured Charity: Humane Society of the United States

Ecorazzi Exclusive with the Hollywood Office

Filed under: ecorazzi exclusive, featured charity — paige @ 10:23 am

Ecorazzi is always proud to report on the many Hollywood starlets that serve as leading voices when it comes to standing up for animal rights. And in many cases, celebrities often work with the Humane Society of the United States. HSUS is one of the leading non-profits in educating and raising awareness around animal cruelty and Ecorazzi’s first Featured Charity. We took some time to talk to Beverly Kaskey, Senior Director of The Hollywood Office of HSUS to learn more about the organization and how celebrities are playing an important role in educating people around animal issues.

E: Tell us about The Hollywood Office of the Human Society of the United States.
HSUS: We originally started as the ArkTrust and merged with HSUS in 2002. We are devoted to raising public awareness of animal issues by encouraging and honoring the major news and entertainment media. We believe that media is an extremely influential forum to inform, provoke and compel individuals to think differently about a whole range of social issues and educate about animal cruelty.

E: Tell us about the Genesis Awards.
HSUS: Animal advocate and actress Gretchen Wyler started the Genesis Awards in 1986. She came up with the idea because she strongly believed in rewarding members of the media who spotlight animal issues, thus increasing public awareness and compassion toward animals. The first event took place as a luncheon at the Bel Age Hotel drawing only 140 attendees and quickly grew into a large gala at the Beverly Hills Hilton with over 800 people. Wyler wanted to really honor the animal activism that really started the trend of animal activism in the 60s from starlets of that time period including Doris Day and Brigitte Bardot. In fact, there are now two awards - the Doris Day Music Award and the Brigitte Bardot International Award that are both highlighted during the gala.

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