Avatar Goes Green

Avatar's director, James Cameron, recently announced that the movie for Blu-ray and DVD will be released on Earth Day, which is April 22.

It's no surprise that the eco-friendly themed movie is being released on Earth Day, which also happens to be the 40th anniversary of Earth Day.

Avatar is not only being released on a environmental awareness day, but it's also contributing to helping the Earth and its surroundings.

Cameron, the movie director, also announced a partnership between Twentieth Century Fox and Earth Day Network. Earth Day Network is a non-profit organization that manages Earth Day's programs. The film studio and Earth Day Network have decided to work together to plant one million trees by the end of the 2010 year.

"I am pleased to have the opportunity to share the environmental messages from AVATAR through the efforts during the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day and with Earth Day Network," said Cameron. "Earth Day Network's commitment and actions to promote a healthy, sustainable planet go hand-in-hand with the themes of AVATAR."

By: Kristine Kelly

Red Goes Green - Phillies Get the Community Involved!

Recently Mary Ann Gettis answered some questions about Phillies “Red Goes Green” campaign. Gettis is the Coordinator of Marketing Initiatives for the Philadelphia Phillies. The “Red Goes Green” campaign was created to try and help the clean energy movement at professional sports venues. The Phillies were the first Major League Baseball team to join the EPA’s Green Power Partnership program. This program encourages organizations to buy green power as a way to reduce the environmental impacts associated with purchased electricity use

Q: What made Phillies decide to put “Red Goes Green” together and what made you decide to join EPA's Green Power Partnership (GPP)?

M: The Phillies launched in 2008 and what a better way to get MLB baseball to give back to environment and get community involved?

Q: Is the stadium doing some of the energy suggestions for homes that are on your website? If so, what are they doing?

M: The biggest movement we are doing is purchasing 20 million hours of renewable energy. 2010 is third year it’s been done. Some other initiatives include 250 hand-soap dispensers in the bathrooms, biodiesel fuel is being used, recycle bins have been strategically put in place, and the “Green Team” picks up bottles throughout and after the game.

Q: Are there any other teams involved besides the Phillies at this point?

M: MLB is the overall bridge, each team has own green program, and each is allowed to do what they want. Each team purchases different events during earth day. There are some great programs out there.

Q: How did this idea come about?

M: It was just time. It’s time to get more employees involved. This is a learning process for everyone. There are so many things to be done. One aspect was the graphic department trying to figure out better ways to use printers. Recycling in-park and in office is a great way to start helping the environment. You must keep in mind that it’s not perfect, and it takes a lot of work to get everyone involved but we are doing our best.

Q: Has it been difficult so far between the in-park and offices?

M: Trying to get colleges involved will really help this cause. Groups can get involved and volunteer in-park and help collect recyclable bottles. This is done by helping the ball girls and walking around with bags collecting recyclables from the fans. This ensures that they get put in the right place instead of in the trash. Around office, recycle bins for paper, aluminum, and plastic are helping us remember the environment is important and to do our part.

Q: What do you think the biggest benefits are?

M: The Phillies purchase of renewable energy certificates saves 100,000 trees every year. That’s a lot of trees. One of the other big benefits is giving the community a way to get involved. We buy spring clean up on earth day and collected plastic toys for “second chance toys.”

Q: What would you like the public to know about this cause?

M: Red goes green needs volunteers. You can get involved and sign up at www.phillies.com/redgoesgreen.

Questions done by Derrin Minunni

Comical Actress Lends No Jokes to Animal Rights

Animal friendly actress Alicia Silverstone is a dedicated PETA spokesperson. The "Clueless" star has been a dedicated vegan for the last ten years and believes that it is where she found the peace and joy in her life.

"Like most people, I wasn’t always a vegetarian, but I’ve always loved animals. If you ever have a chance to meet a cow, pig, turkey, or goat, you will see that they are just as cute and funny as your dogs and cats and that they, too, want to live and feel love," said Silverstone.

The actress is a committed vegan in the way she styles herself by using cosmetics that were never tested on animals and are organic (i.e. AvedaPETA's Shopping Guide. cosmetics ) as well as wearing clothes that are natural and not made of leather, wool, fur, etc. found at

Silverstone loves this vegan diet and wanted to make it easier for others to follow along, so she wrote her own cookbook, The Kind Diet: A Simple Guide to Feeling Great, Losing Weight, and Saving the Planet. She stresses the importance that this diet is the easiest and most green way to saving the planet as it requires the least amount of resources, fuel, and water.

One thing for sure is this actress isn't as "Clueless" as she played in the 1995 movie.

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by Jenna LaPorta

Plant Some Green -- Save Some Green

Michelle Obama is the type of celebrity who is doing something great with her gained status. She is taking the title of “first lady” and really trying to help the environment and be a role model. When first moving into the White House she planted a garden in April with a group of fifth graders from Bancroft Elementary School. Clicking on the attached picture will bring you to a video on this. This is something that has the potential to influence a lot of people to go more green easily just by having a garden. This not only helps people be more environmentally friendly but it also saves them some green too!

Along with Michelle Obama are other celebrities that help raise awareness on the benefits of owning a garden. During Compost Awareness Week (May 2-8,2010), Charlie Dimmock, Matt James, and Julia Roberts are advocating being your own gardener. They will be offering tips on using peat-free compost containing recycled materials.

According to ecorazzi.com, Dimmock commented, “If you home compost you could cut down the contents of your household bin by nearly a third and if you choose to use peat-free composts containing recycling materials like grass cuttings and prunings, you’ll be helping to keep waste out of landfill where it rots down to potentially create harmful greenhouse gases.”

There are some simple steps to take in order to grow your own garden. 1. Test your soil for quality 2. Make good compost 3. Choose the right plants 4. Figure out proper watering 5. Get dirty and starty weeding, which can be prevented some with mulch 6.Harvest and 7. Cleanup. These are not the only steps so make sure to visit the hyperlink above.

Mrs. Obama stated, "I'm a big believer in community gardens, both because of their beauty and for their access to providing fresh fruits and vegetables to so many communities across this nation and the world." Start helping the environment and enjoy your hard earned green today!

by: Derrin Minunni

Leonardo DiCaprio Is On A Green Mission

Leonardo DiCaprio has long been the most outspoken celebrity about environ-mental issues. He even encouraged other celebrities to arrive at the 2007 Oscars in hybrid vehicles. This year, Leo is releasing a documentary on global warming titled 'The 11th Hour.

In 1997, Green Daily named Leonardo DiCaprio one of the top five green celebrities. The Hollywood A-lister sits on boards of both the Natural Resources Defense Council and Global Green USA, lives in an eco-friendly house and devotes much of his time and money to raising environmental awareness. Even without Leo's fortune and fame, you can make a difference in our planet's future.

"This is last moment where we can implement a lot of these changes as far as green technology is concerned," he told The Early Show co-anchor Julie Chen. "And this film deals with the fact it's up to our generation." (On The 11th Hour)

Want to know a few tips on how to live like Leo? That’s easy, 1: Make a film. Leonardo DiCaprio co-wrote, co-produced and narrated "The 11th Hour." 2: Create a website. DiCaprio's Eco-Site features current events alerts, calls to action and fact-filled articles. 3: Build a green hotel. DiCaprio is teaming up with Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts to build an eco-friendly hotel in the Caribbean, near Belize. 4: Furnish your home with environmentally friendly items. 5: Drive a hybrid. DiCaprio owns a Toyota Prius. 6. Last but not least, use alternative energy.

By Kristy Love

Pocketing A Whole Lotta Green!

Robert Pattinson is raking in the green! He first hit movies in the film Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire He had a small role and since then he hasn't been seen. However, the new hit from the Twilight Series, Twilight and New Moon have made Pattinson a household name. Through these movies Pattinson has been able to hit huge celebrity status making millions.

Some may wonder what is in the future for this new star. He currently has a movie coming out called Remember Me where fans can see him in a different light. It is, “a romantic drama centered on two new lovers: Tyler, whose parents have split in the wake of his brother's suicide, and Ally, who lives each day to the fullest since witnessing her mother's murder.” Remember Me comes on on March 12, 2010.

Pattinson demands $12 million for his New Moon movies, up from the mere $2 million from Twilight. The paycheck he brought home for Remember Me is still a mystery, but this will be leaked soon enough for all those fans who would like to dream about what it would be like to rake in the millions of green this celeb is!

by: Derrin Minunni

Young Celeb Emma Watson's New Eco Clothing Line

Everyday celebrities are finding new ways in becoming triple threats and Emma Watson is no different. She is a young actress seen in all the Harry Potter movies and who just came off the pages of the Burberry and Chanel ad campaigns. Watson also attends Brown University and as of last month she can add celebrity designer to her resume.

The new line debuted her environmentally friendly clothing line with People Tree . People Tree is a UK based fashion company, which ensures suppliers and consumers eco friendly products and to meet all the Fair Trade principles. Watson joined with the People Tree team to make sure she got the word out with "green" fashions among her same aged peers.

"It is hard to know what is good and what is bad on the high street and equally hard to find fashionable or youthful ethical clothing. So I decided to work with People Tree to put together a collection I could be proud of in terms of both ethics and design," Watson told Vogue UK.

The line is designed for both men and women. The clothes are cotton and natural with red, white and blue colors giving a nautical and comfortable vibe.

by: Jenna LaPorta

Hummer Could Potentially Shutdown

David Beckham, Arnold Schwar-zenegger, Fergie, and Shaquille O'Neal are just a few celebrities that own Hummers. In the last couple of years The Hummer has been criticized for being a gas-guzzling car. The car is known for its poor gas mileage; which only gets 18 miles per gallon on the highway.

Since this car is not following the trend of "going-green," it has resulted in the downfall of product sales and the brand could potentially shutdown. General Motors Co., who currently owns Hummer, was planning to sell the brand to a Chinese firm. This plan has just recently failed to be completed.

We are disappointed that the deal with Tengzhong could not be completed,'' said John Smith, GM vice president of corporate planning and alliances. ''GM will now work closely with Hummer employees, dealers and suppliers to wind down the business in an orderly and responsible manner.''

GM has been looking to sell the brand since last October because of the drastic decline of sales. Hummer sales peaked in 2006 when 71,524 Hummers were sold, but this was before gas prices skyrocketed. Last year only 9,046 Hummers were sold.

The Hummer was talking about creating a smaller model called the H4. This might have helped them compete with environment efficient cars that are so popular today, but the idea never went through.

By: Kristine Kelly