Green Celebrities: Leo, Stella, Willie And More (SLIDESHOW)

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First Posted: 04-20-09 09:27 AM   |   Updated: 05-21-09 05:12 AM

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People in the spotlight are picked apart for lifestyle choices, so it's nice to find a few that try to make positive choices. Here are just a few famous folks who've used their fame to promote green causes:

Leonardo DiCaprio is just one of many celebrities to support the Natural Resource Defense Council.

Stella McCartney gives eco-entrepreneurs something to strive for.

Natalie Portman made vegetarianism sexy.

Joaquin Phoenix (you know, the hip-hop star) made veganism smoldering, then crazy.

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Willie Nelson makes biodiesel rock, while Neil Young makes electric cars rock.

Salma Hayek shows that you can act locally and globally.

Penelope Cruz has helped organize a fleet of hybrids to shuttle celebrities around Hollywood during awards shows.

Ed Begley, Jr. and Bill Nye make going green a competition -- everybody wins!

Sting created The Rainforest Foundation in 1989!

People in the spotlight are picked apart for lifestyle choices, so it's nice to find a few that try to make positive choices. Here are just a few famous folks who've used their fame to promote green c...
People in the spotlight are picked apart for lifestyle choices, so it's nice to find a few that try to make positive choices. Here are just a few famous folks who've used their fame to promote green c...
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- bellemeade I'm a Fan of bellemeade 2 fans permalink
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Is that STING? I love his music, but what the He)_ happened?

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 10:53 AM on 04/23/2009
- burtmckinly I'm a Fan of burtmckinly 5 fans permalink
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Celebrities are the enemy of a healthy world. As long as they reign, sickness and destruction will persist. I say mulch the lot of them.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 08:26 AM on 04/22/2009
- Woggles I'm a Fan of Woggles 7 fans permalink

lol. The important thing is, did the travel to all the green conferences by bicycle or gulfstream?

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 12:01 AM on 04/23/2009
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