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Jessica Alba, Alex Baldwin Join Others In Helping Raise Money For Green Charity

Michael d'Estries — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 19:15:53 +0000

In celebration of Earth Day, The Sak’s eco-extension, Sakroots, is hosting a celebrity bag auction supporting The Nature Conservancy’s Plant a Billion Trees campaign. For each dollar contributed to the initiative, one tree will be planted. Starting on the 8th and running to the 22nd, a celebrity autographed sakroots Pax Eco Weekender will be up for grabs, signed by Robin Wright Penn, Rosie Perez, Blair Underwood, Justine Bateman, Jessica Alba, Alec Baldwin, Sandra Oh and Mena Suvari.

Sakroots Pax Eco Tote is made of a jute/cotton blend canvas and has 100% natural cotton handles. It features The Sak’s signature peace print symbolizing the brands’ “happy & free” philosophy with artwork created by Paris-born graffiti artist. To hit the auction, jump here!

Mischa Barton And Others Support Burberry’s Cruel Fashion Sense

Michael Parrish DuDell — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 15:45:38 +0000

As much as we love writing about all the awesome things celebs do for the world, sometimes we must bring you less than groovy news…and I’m afraid that now is one of those times!

This week a bevy of famous faces came out to support the re-opening of Burberry’s store in Beverly Hills. Not to be a Debby Downer, but Burberry is one of the least eco-aware fashion lines out there, and still stubbornly insist on using fur – a material that most A-list designers have agreed to stop selling.

And yet still, stars like Mishca Barton, Kate Hudson, Liv Tyler, Kate Beckinsale, Maria Bello, Molly Sims and Mena Suvari showed their support for Burberry and helped contribute to the cruel company’s 13 percent rise in first half revenue. What I’m most surprised at, is that Proposition 2 supporter and one of our favorite green gals, Amy Smart, also attended — even after she publicly declared her commitment to living a fur free life! Ames, you’re breaking my heart here!

I know it’s not always easy to avoid suffering in this world, but to stop wearing fur is an easy decision that we all can make, and I certainly hope these public figures will reconsider what companies they support in the future.

To find out about all the lovely designers who care about both fashion AND the planet, visit PETA’s Guide To Compassionate Shopping!

via: justjared.com

Bono Joins Fellow Celebs To Design Garbage Can For Charity

Michael Parrish DuDell — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 16:26:06 +0000

Bono says, “Clean that mess up…with MY new trash can.” Adding to his already long environmental resume, including starting an eco chic clothing line, Bono has joined a myriad of celebrities who are working with The Conran Shop to design garbage cans for charity.

Besides Bono, celebrities like Michael Stipe, Mario Batali, Helena Christensen and Mena Suvari have all lent their creativity to raise money for the Food Bank For New York City.

As the city’s major hunger-relief organization, the Food Bank For New York City works hard to end food poverty and increase access to affordable, nutritious food for low-income New Yorkers throughout the five boroughs. The Food Bank’s initiatives focus on direct services, food sourcing and distribution, education and nutrition, financial empowerment, disaster relief and policy and research.

The cans be available for public viewing at The Conran Shop in New York (407 East 59th Street) from September 4, before being auctioned off on Thursday, September 18, at the Winston Wächter Fine Art Gallery.

To find out how you can get a fancy pants trash can, or if you just want to check out the cool designs, visit ConranUSA.com!

thanks: looktothestars.org