George Clooney's Electric Dream:
by Terri MacLeod on 07. 8.08
Julia Roberts, Sheryl Crow, and Cindy Crawford are also rocking a green attitude.
He's on the market again and ready to cruise in the sexiest bachelor wheels – a Tesla Roadster. George is expected to get his electric dream machine next month. Meanwhile, the newly single George now rides in an electric car built (appropriately) for one – the Tango one-seater. And, he’s committed to his eco-driving, adding, “We are going to have to find a way to get away from oil. It has start with someone, somewhere, changing policy. I try and be photographed in the Tango and hope someone thinks it’s a good idea.”
Cindy Crawford’s A Green Model:
The ex-supermodel is thirsty to make the world a better place. For starters, she’s kicked her 6 bottles a day water habit, and now uses a reusable bottle and has even designed her own eco-chic water bottle (proceeds go to Children’s Safe Drinking Water). She’s also ditched the plastic bags in her home, buys locally grown foods, and stopped phone books from being delivered to her house. Did you know? Phone books make up almost 10% of waste at dumpsites.
Julia Roberts’ Eco-Smart Life:
…A dedicated green gal, Julia started an eco-club with her friends. Gorgeously Green author Sophie Uliano reveals in July’s Good Housekeeping, she helped teach Roberts and her pals green tips on everything from nontoxic beauty products to safer cleansers. And, Uliano even helped to start an organic garden at the star’s home. “We did all different types of lettuces and beans and carrots.”
Sheryl Crow’s Eco-Fashion Line:
The singer wants to put her designs on the eco-fashion world. Sheryl has teamed up with Western Glove Works and plans to create a denim-based collection. When it comes to fashion, this eco-chick already goes green. She’s known to donate bags and bags of unworn clothes to her local secondhand shop every six months.
Via: ecorazzi
FYI, the Tango (http://commutercars.com) that Clooney drives is built as a 2-seater. He must have removed the rear seat to get some extra cargo space.
The Tango is a TWO seater. Fact check?
Wait, so according to things I've read recently, dumps are filled with 10% phone books (paper, ergo should be recyclable in principle), one-quarter food scraps (compostable), and one-quarter diapers (earlier potty-training could greatly reduce this, as reported by treehugger).
On planet green's Wasted, whenever they open up someone's garbage it is inevitable like a quarter recyclable stuff, but I assume if youy counted everyone that would be less, maybe 10% recyclables (total guess).
So right now, much more than half of our trash is not actually trash, just usable waste improperly disposed of. What a shame.
wow i love clebrities
RE: George Clooney, "And, he’s committed to his eco-driving, adding, “We are going to have to find a way to get away from oil. It has start with someone, somewhere, changing policy. I try and be photographed in the Tango and hope someone thinks it’s a good idea.”
He is right! I try to be a good example in my community. I can't afford an electric car but I can afford an electric mower and an electric edger. I can afford to ride more and drive less. I can walk more, use less plastic, recycle more.... We can all be good examples in our own communities.
That Tango is a fantastic car and revolutionary in a couple of ways.
Small cars are dangerous in collisions.
I have invented a way to make small cars much safer in collisions.
If small cars are not perceived as death traps, more Americans will buy them.
Please see my website
www.safersmallcars.com
The car companies have rejected my idea, but two Detroit consultants have told me my ideas are good.
I need help.
Why is Cindy Crawford considered green? For one thing, she loves wearing fur, and has been pretty arrogant in interviews about her choices.
Crawford is not someone very respectful, unlike Darryl Hannah, whom has always shown kindness and compassion.
Why is Cindy Crawford considered green? For one thing, she loves wearing fur, and has been pretty arrogant in interviews about her choices.
Crawford is not someone very respectful, unlike Darryl Hannah, whom has always shown kindness and compassion.
wow. george clooney, smart idea you got there. and cindy crawford? nah, she's not that "green". i mean, not having a phone book delivered to her house? who knows she could've recycled it rather than sending it to someone who'll just throw it in the garbage or leave it outside. but i applaud these celebrities. i applaud to all of them who is concerned about the enviornment. they are extremely influential and Americans need to get a wake-up call.
I would love to purchase a tesla roadster like clooney. These new inventions are way too expensive if they were a lot cheaper and they made more of them people would buy them, including me. They can't expect middle class to afford a 90,000.00 car. Tesla motor's roadster would be the ideal car of the future for everyone if they could just make it cheaper. So not just celebrities could buy them but everyone else too. Don't get me wrong, every little bit counts so yea you can recycle, and stop your junk mail from coming and buy cfl's and buy non toxic cleaning products (which i have done these all) We can all afford these, but what happens when we are done doing these affordable things. We want to keep helping but we cant because the next steps are too expensive. I would love to take the next step in fighting climate change and buy a no emission car and some wind turbines, and solar panels, but these are just too expensive!
I totally agree with you all. Everyone can do their part by recycling, using eco-friendly cleaning products, etc. I also agree with the individual about cheaper cars. I believe if electric/hybrid/solar powered cars were cheaper, the public would jump at the chance to buy one if for no other reason than to get away from the oil prices. Does anyone know of a way to somehow get this across to car makers?
Is it possible that the concept of electric and other alternative fuel cars will actually stick this time? It's up to consumers to demand it or risk another murder case.
http://www.whokilledtheelectriccar.com/
I saw this on the heels of reading about Nissan introducing an all electric car to the States by 2010-2012. As noted in a comment above me, I vividly recall seeing GM-made electric cars as far back as 1996 (EV-1). (And before that, electrics were hugely popular at the turn of the 20th Century.) But then, suddenly...inexplicably, GM cannibalized itself and POOF! The EV-1 disappeared. Fast forward 12 years and we find ourselves in complete panic over depleting natural resources. Personally, I don't trust the automakers or government on this issue. The day the internal combustion engine is replaced by an alternative-fuel "motor" is the day I look to the sky to enjoy seeing those flying donkeys. By and by, the Tesla is a great idea, but hovering around $100K is practically rendered moot. This, to me, is a metaphorical carrot being dangled by the auto industry: "sure, you can have your alternative fuel car, only...99% of you cannot afford it." Typical capitalist mentality.
Regarding the Tesla roadster- The roadster is made as a supercar for those who can afford the price point. By doing this, Tesla can offset the cost of the initial R&D with the expensive car, thereby making the subsequent models cheaper. Their second model coming next year is a 5 seat luxury sedan, which should cost about $60K, and the third model planned for development is a commuter car. By making the Roadster first, they have let the celebrities fund future development. This is far from typical capitalist mentality.