10 Celebrities Who Will Inspire You to Save the Planet
2016 Michael Stewart1/12It seems like anytime a celebrity says anything, it’s shouted from the rooftops — that is, the rooftops of the social media sphere. Luckily, there are many celebs who are using their impactful voices to empower the rest of us to pick up causes that matter, including the cause of caring about our planet. Sure, kale is trendy in Hollywood, but so is taking a few extra steps to help preserve the world we live in. Here are 12 eco-friendly celebs who are helping to save Mother Earth, one action at a time.
2015 Getty Images2/12Leonardo DiCaprio
When we think of eco-friendly celebs, Leo is essentially the king of the world. In 1998, he established the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation to assist the world’s most endangered animals and places. He also sits on the board of several wildlife organizations, including the National Resources Defense Council and the International Fund For Animal Welfare, and has produced several media projects that have been dedicated to raising awareness of the need for more environmental support, such as the short web film titled Water Planet.
3/12Angelina Jolie
Along with Brad Pitt, Angelina created the Jolie-Pitt Foundation, which is dedicated to protecting natural resources and helping to conserve wildlife. She is especially known for her help in responding to humanitarian crises due to natural disasters.
2008 AFP4/12Matt Damon
Actor (slash writer slash producer slash director) Matt Damon is assisting with the global water crisis through his foundation Water.org, which he co-founded with Gary White. The informative website helps educate the public about alarming water statistics – like the fact that 1 in 10 people lack access to clean water. Water.org has programs all over the world, and sponsors multiple fundraisers dedicated to bringing clean water to the countries with the highest needs.
2016 Jeff Vespa5/12January Jones
Since 2009, January Jones has been the spokesperson for Oceana, an organization that aims to protect and preserve the world’s oceans. Jones specifically is dedicated to helping save the shark species, and has gone on record to say that we shouldn’t be scared of sharks – we should be scared for them.
2015 Getty Images6/12Cate Blanchett
In 2007, Cate helped launch the “Who On Earth Cares” campaign for the Australian Conservation Foundation (ACF). The ACF works to promote ecological sustainability, and has worked to protect some of Australia’s most endangered lands. Blanchett also made an appeal for the charity SolarAid, and took part in a short film to promote the organization.
2009 Getty Images7/12Hayden Panettiere
As the international spokesperson for The Whaleman Foundation, an organization dedicated to preserving the world’s oceanic wildlife, Hayden Panettiere has been an active member of the charity group since she was 15. Whaleman has launched several campaigns that have focused on different threatened sea creatures, such as whales, Taiji Dolphins, and orcas.
2015 Kevin Mazur8/12Beyoncé
Beyoncé’s charity, #BeyGood helps to raise awareness about the needs of our planet. Just recently, the organization’s site posted an article to inform the public of little ways we can all help treat Mother Earth a little bit better. Some tips include going meatless one day a week, recycling old cell phones, and even what kind of Q-tips are most eco-friendly!
2014 Gregg DeGuire9/12Alicia Silverstone
The actress who inspired so many of us as Cher Horowitz is one of the most green celebs in Hollywood. She is a spokesperson for PETA, and has vocally supported their “Save the Sheep” and “Cows are Cool” campaigns. Silverstone is also an advocate for vegetarian and vegan diets, and has been outspoken about the correlation between eating meat and climate change.
2015 Marla Aufmuth10/12Jessica Alba
Jessica Alba is the founder of The Honest Company, which is an organization that acts as a resource for families who are seeking eco-friendly household products. One of the main goals of The Honest Company is to promote sustainability and to leave future generations with a plethora of resources.
2016 Michael Stewart11/12Shailene Woodley
Actress Shailene Woodley is known for being outspoken about the importance of recycling, and she is also a co-founder of the organization, All It Takes. The organization aims to cultivate leadership in young teenagers, and empowers middle school students to be the change they want to see in the environment and the planet.
