Some celebrities go all out and support various causes and put their money where their mouth is. Then there is Gwyneth Paltrow.

Ms. Paltrow who is in the uber popular Summer flick Iron Man, is a vegetarian/vegan who cares about what she puts in her mouth. But apparently doesn’t give a hoot when it comes to fashion that is cruel on animals.

Gwyneth Paltrow is sporting fur in a recent ad campaign for an Italian company called Tod’s. She has caused quite a stir with this move, and i for one don’t get it. It’s not just about the fact that she is wearing FUR, she is promoting FUR.

To me the move is totally un-progressive and is like taking 20 steps back. In a time where celebs are all shooting from the rooftops look at me, “I’m Green”. Gwyneth Paltrow is shouting, look at me, “I Don’t Care”.

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It must be difficult for someone like the Pope who has to live by traditions and rules, especially when he is being put under the spotlight for simply wearing the robes of office. These are sometimes trimmed with fur, which naturally is going to be real fur.

This has caused anti fur campaigners to launch an online petition appealing to the Pope not to wear his fur trimmed robes. The Italian Association for Defence of Animals and the Environment has managed to attract 2,260 signatures so far, so they do have some support in their campaign.

Source [Cat Walk Queen]

 

 

 

 

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One can just imagine what people find in shooting down animals that they see. Some just cannot find anything to do while others simply want to try out new gadgets and stuff like let’s say a new rifle which they can point at moving and living species. While the responsibility of using it is a given, it is likewise noteworthy to know which you are aiming for.

Bald eagles have long been known to be among the endangered species list and while we rarely see them these days, it sort of sound crazy to hear that a child or a woman would shoot a bald eagle at first sight.

Tramm’s son shot the eagle, and Tramm pleaded guilty to her role in the crime as part of a plea agreement, said the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Green Bay office, which investigated the shooting. The son was not charged.

Minnesota conservation officers Dan Perron and Mike Lee responded to a complaint to the Minnesota “Turn in Poachers” hotline that a bald eagle had been killed in Mora last fall. The officers failed to retrieve the eagle but did obtain a confession.

“This investigation and prosecution sends a strong message about the level of importance we place on protecting of our natural resources,” DNR Commissioner Mark Holsten said.

(Source) Star Tribune
So the next time you want to shoot at something, try to think twice. It’s not just about the money. It is about the creatures you are pushing further to extinction.

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Pets such as our dogs deserve to get a feel of the eco-friendly way of enjoying green products and in this case, Aroma Paws aims to oblige. Chemically free products for your pooch is the best way to take care of them and with this line introduced by Aroma Paws, the Luxury Dog Shampoo and Conditioner, not only are you endorsing green products but also providing the best way to groom your dog using these eco-friendly shampoos which also comes in 8 amazing fragrances.

Aroma Paws considers their product line “eco-friendly essentials”, and shies away from using the word “spa” in their products. “Frankly, though the products are amazing and indulgent, we don’t want to consider this a treat. Using safer, more earth conscious products on ourselves and our animals needs to be a way of life,” says Joe Guzman, the firms President. “We’ve found a way to bring the spa experience home with the rich fragrances from essential oils, combined in an exciting new way.”

(Source) PR Web

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We know that Stella McCartney has always been a bit of a green machine when it comes to her designs but when she was putting pen to paper and came up with this bunny bag she really did go to town on it.

Made from recycled nylon, there is nothing within the manufacturing process that has been derived from animals, which is why creating a bunny is so cool. The bunny bag is going to become part of the McCartney range of bags for where it is on sale for $120. The LeSportSac webpage where the bag can be found, is really cool too, the image looks like a drawing until the fabric pattern is chosen.

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1. CHANGE YOUR LIGHT

2. TURN OFF COMPUTERS AT NIGHT

3. DON’T RINSE
Skip rinsing dishes before using your dishwasher and save up to 20 gallons of water each load. Plus, you’re saving time and the energy used to heat the additional water.

4. DO NOT PRE-HEAT THE OVEN

5. RECYCLE GLASS
Recycled glass reduces related air pollution by 20 percent and related water pollution by 50 percent. If it isn’t recycled it can take a million years to decompose.

6. DIAPER WITH A CONSCIENCE

7. HANG DRY

8. GO VEGETARIAN ONCE A WEEK
One less meat-based meal a week helps the planet and your diet. For example: It requires 2,500 gallons of water to produce one pound of beef. You will also also save some trees. For each hamburger that originated from animals raised on rainforest land, approximately 55 square feet of forest have been destroyed.

9. WASH IN COLD OR WARM

10. USE ONE LESS PAPER NAPKIN
During an average year, an American uses approximately 2,200 napkins—around six each day. If everyone in the U.S. used one less napkin a day, more than a billion pounds of napkins could be saved from landfills each year.

For the complete 50, you must visit 50 Ways To Help, a site started up by eco friendly Wire and Twine.

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Australia is home to a lot of things that surround the aspect of eco-friendliness and one of the notable landmarks has got to be the Australian Zoo which was founded by the late Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin. While the zoo is now being managed by his wife, Terri Irwin, the Australian Zoo has been the center of a lot of controversy the latest of which is to transform the wildlife conservation zoo into a theme park.

Hence, as far as conservation of the wildlife is concerned, the word of Terri Irwin should be good enough (for now) that the Zoo will remain in operation and to continue to preserve the wildlife even if continuous issues persist.

“There have been so many rumours about so many things and I have no idea where they all come from but I can assure everyone that the conservation work that we’re doing in Australia will continue and will certainly have a global impact but we’re not leaving and we love Australia and everybody here.”

(Source) The Sydney Morning Herald

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What on earth do you do with all of those old computer keyboards which end up lying around the office, often with one or two keys missing? Well there are a couple things that can be done, like throwing them away or making something out of them.

In this case the designer Choi Jung Hyun has put the keys to good use by creating something worthwhile. This viper has computer keys instead of the normal scaly skin that you would expect to see on a snake, in fact it could be a cool new design for keyboard too.

Source [Eco Friend]

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If you happen to see some green or organically made stuff for your pet, don’t be a bit surprised. A lot of it stems from the fact that even the pets are now targets for green living and it all starts from accessories all the way down to the food that they digest. Just when you think that people could care less for their pets, there are a lot of people out there who value them in as much as they value their own lives.

Some say that they are simply helping out the environment and contributing towards the welfare of the world. Commendable as it may, we all know for a fact that some people have their priorities and normally, contributions come towards what the basic necessities are in living properly today.

Earthdoggy.com is one of at least a dozen online retailers specializing in environmentally friendly pet products. The store carries everything from natural peanut butter-flavoured dog cookies to eco-friendly plush squeaky toys. Their top seller is a $120 dog bed made from recycled materials and printed with low-impact dyes, and a $75 organic cotton quilt designed to protect car seats from pet hair is so popular it’s out of stock.

Bodenstein says she sells environmentally friendly accessories for all facets of a pet’s life, from snout to tail - even biodegradable plastic baggies for picking up dog poop.

“A green product helps the planet no matter what it is,” Bodenstein said. “If you’re going to buy a collar or a dog bed anyway, why not pick an earth-friendly one?”

(Source) The Canadian Press

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Whenever we hear the use of fur coats, we program our minds to automatically point towards animals killed for the pleasure of providing high-end clothing for stylish individuals in the world today. However, the price to pay for sacrificing animals for the satisfaction of petty want by people should be something that people may want to study once again.

Animals serve more than one purpose and by all means, not all people need fur coats to make a fashion statement. Animals are species that may be losing in numbers. We only have ourselves to blame for it. But here is something that fur-loving individuals may want to check out.

This fuzzy thinking adds up to little more than greenwashing.

The Fur Council’s “consumer reassurance” campaign—that’s what it’s called on their Web site—is nonsense. For starters, furs, like other animal skins, are loaded with caustic, even dangerous, chemicals to prevent them from rotting in the buyer’s closet.

(Source) PEJ News

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As reported at green celeb blog, Ecorazzi, Hayden Christensen has made some life changes since his days as the most famous villian of all time, Darth Vader.

Cutie Hayden has  gotten himself a big farm complete with livestock, including horses and cattle. He is also busy planting trees and he goes on to state in the mag, Details, that although he is not a vegetarian, he has cut out pork, since acquiring “Buddy and Petunia”, his 2 pot bellied pet piggy’s. Well done, Hayden.

I love Ecorazzi, they have all the juicy green celeb gossip covered.

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“Frog Meets Snake”

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Out of the creative pool from the first ever Sony World Nature Photography Awards, comes this spectacular nature photo (one of 70,000 entries) submitted by U.K. based photojournalist David Maitland. Who is Eating Who? is the caption that David, gave the photo. Is the snake eating the frog, or vice versa? Hmmm.

Will this photo take the top prize, which is $25,000 dollars and the coveted title of “Photographer of the Year“.  The winner will be announced at the awards ceremony to be held April 2008 in Cannes, France.

Frog Meets Snake, captures nature in all it’s reptile eating reptile glory.

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In Russia and China it seems a new fur market has opened up, and because of this, seal hunting has again resurfaced. Jeez!

via - ecorazzi

How abominable a practice is seal hunting? Essentially it is a call for blood, a war on seals, a bounty on every seals head. We dont need to support this pratice, we need to be the voice of these poor creatures who are slaughtered by those who only see green (and not eco green) but money. Don’t buy fur or fur-trimmed products.

Pam Anderson is protesting, as she has done for many years on behalf of animals who dont have a voice. She is speaking to the Canadian government to halt the horrid practice of seal hunting.

However you may feel about the private life (marriage and career trials and tribulations) of Pam Anderson, there is no denying her stance and her convictions when it comes to animal rights. She also is a long time vegetarian. She is vocal and strong in her determination, and as a well known celeb she can bring about change. We love that.

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Apparently, melting the ice is not enough reason for sea life in Antarctica to thing about. While we know that the normal creatures like the penguins and the polar bears may soon have no more ice land to walk, you have to consider that outside drowning, the dangerous creatures of the deep known as sharks may soon be wandering along the murky waters.

The main reason here is the climate change. The cold climate is a main reason why sharks do not frequent the Antarctic region. But thanks to global warming, the imminent threat, such a change in temperature has become all the opening that they need to expand their territorial exploration and find new prey to feed on.

“As a result, the Antarctic seafloor has been dominated by relatively soft-bodied, slow-moving invertebrates, just as in ancient oceans prior to the evolution of shell-crushing predators,” she told a news conference Friday on the sidelines of the conference.

But global warming has already pushed temperatures up by one to two degrees in the past 50 years, and the waters could become hospitable to sharks within the next 100 years, she said.

“The water only needs to remain above freezing year round for it to become habitable to some sharks, and at the rate we’re going, that could happen this century,” Wilga said.

“Once they get there, it will completely change the ecology of the Antarctic benthic community,” she said.

(Source) AFP

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Thanks to global warming those lovable creatures we see on television, the King Penguins, are now on the verge of impending extinction thanks to global warming that has been hitting the Antarctic region. A lot has to do with the declining sea temperatures to which they are not used to. Because of this, they are forced to travel farther for food and seek the proper climate to soothe their needs.

Their numbers are declining and unless some alternative means to help save them is done, we may see them as a thing of the past.

“We wanted to see what effect climate change was having on the breeding and survival of the penguins,” said lead study author Yvon Le Maho, research director at the National Center for Scientific Research in Strasbourg, France.

The study appears today in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

(Source) National Geographic

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