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Ed Begley Jr. Green Tips For Less Green

Written by Vegetarian Star on Wednesday, October 21st, 2009 in Actors, Environment-Eco-Green.

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Ed Begley Jr.‘s Green Planet show, Living With Ed, premiers another season tonight at 9PM EST.

Despite his hectic schedule preaching the green news, Green Daily was able to catch up with Ed to chat about his latest adventures in going green and how you can go green on a budget.

GD: Since the economy blew an O-ring last fall, have you noticed a significant change in the green movement?

EB: It’s a challenge, but it creates opportunity to do the cheap and easy stuff first. Pick the low hanging fruit. Like what I did in 1970s: weather stripping, home gardening, lighting, taking public transportation, riding a bike when weather permits. It took me 15 years before I could afford any of the expensive upgrades like solar panels.

GD: Can you give GD readers your top three effective yet inexpensive ways to go green at home?

EB: Sure! Check all weather stripping around doors and windows, upgrade to energy-efficient lighting, and installing an energy efficient thermostat. That’s all very inexpensive and effective.

Another feel-good thing that’s cheap and practical is a home energy audit. In many parts of the country it’s free. It gives you a heirarchy so you can prioritize what makes sense to do next. Also, you can get $1,500 assistance from the Obama administration for home energy efficiency tax credits.

Continue reading Ed’s tips of greening your home and life at greendaily.com.

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Woody Harrelson: Honorary Doctorate For Annoying Vegan

Written by Vegetarian Star on Wednesday, October 21st, 2009 in Actors, Environment-Eco-Green, Food & Drink.

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Woody Harrelson is set to receive an honorary doctorate from York University this Saturday for his environmental activism.

“It’s not always the usual suspects that need to be uncovered and recognized,” said Dawn Bazely, a biology professor who helped nominate Woody and learned about his environmental efforts after watching Go Further, a 2003 film featuring Woody taking a biofueled road trip to spread the eco friendly news.

During his interview with the Tornonto Star, Woody touched a bit on his veganism.

Q: What’s your biggest challenge as a raw-food vegan?

A: Sitting at a restaurant that’s not vegan and trying to explain I can’t have any dairy or butter without annoying the s— out of everybody at the table.

Woody admits he wasn’t into the green scene in college, but became interested in the late 80s and early 90s.

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Woody Harrelson “Zombieland” Wardrobe: Get The Look

Written by Vegetarian Star on Monday, October 19th, 2009 in Actors, Fashion, Recipes.

Woody Harrelson on "Zombieland" set. Credit: Infinity Photos on Flickr

Woody Harrelson on "Zombieland" set. Credit: Infinity Photos on Flickr

For all you Twinkie eating Tallahassee wannabes, here’s the scoop on Woody Harrelson‘s wardrobe on the Zombieland set.

Woody the raw vegan is all into eco friendly and sustainable, so of course his clothing on the movie had to be too.

According to Magali Guidasci, costume designer for the set, “all woody’s wardrobe from head to toe, even though it does not look like for his character purpose, was made our outsourced VEGAN whenever possible organic, or natural fiber or recycle material.”

Take Woody’s hat, jeans and boots, for example.

Woody Hat:
Repurposed Tarp Raw made by The Raw Deal. Sizes come in small-XX Large and are priced for around $29.

Woody Jeans:
Organic, sustainable jeans made by Of The Earth. Besides jeans, the company also offers knit tops, hoodies, shirts and sweaters for men, women and children.

Woody Boots
Vegan boots were brought to you by Vegan Wares. All Vegan Ware boots, according to the company website, are  made with Lorica synthetic leather.

Now grab the vegan Twinkie recipe and start taking on those zombies!

via themaykazine.com

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Jason Schwartzman No Ted Danson For Environmental Activism

Written by Vegetarian Star on Thursday, October 15th, 2009 in Actors, Environment-Eco-Green, Food & Drink.

Jason Scwartzman attends Fantastic Mr. Fox premiere in London

Jason Schwartzman considers himself an environmentalist, but insists he’s still in awe of Ted Danson‘s eco magic.

“I have solar panels on my house for my pool and I’m a very adamant recycler. I have a Prius. I’ve been a vegetarian for a long time. But I’m not Ted,” Jason told mnn.com about his Bored To Death co-star.

Jason took lessons from Ted about ocean conservation.

“Every little bit helps,” he added.

Jason should give himself more credit just for following the veg life.

According to a UN report, it takes 8,449 gallons of water to produce one pound of beef versus 60 gallons of water required to produce a pound of potatoes, or 108 or 168 gallons of water needed to produce a pound of wheat or corn.

Jason’s helping to save the planet every time he opens his mouth to take a bite!

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Amy Ferguson “World Peace Yoga Conference” Woody Harrelson

Written by Vegetarian Star on Wednesday, October 14th, 2009 in Actors, Actresses, Nutrition-Health-Fitness.

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Amy Ferguson was asked at the Toronto Film Festival what the last favor she asked someone was.

“Three days ago I asked Woody Harrelson to come to the World Peace Yoga Conference,” Ferguson answered, according to InStyle magazine.

Since Woody is one of Hollywood’s prime yoga boys, he must have at least seriously considered.

The World Peace Yoga Conference takes places in Loveland, Ohio in the greater Cinncinati area from October 23 through October 25.

This event is for more than just those who enjoy the pretzel positions.

The conference brings together a love for the environment, food and animal activism.

Delicious vegan food will be served while you have the chance to hear noted vegan authors and speakers discuss foodie topics such as cooking and gardening.

You may also take advantage of the environmental classes to learn how you can help fight global warming and poverty.

David Life, co founder of the popular Jivamukti Yoga School and Cafe said:

“Care enough about the world to become peace-filled in Love-land! The World Peace Yoga Conference is the best idea of the millennium. This is an opportunity for all of us to show that we care enough about world peace to take the first step ourselves. Yoga means “you do it!” You don’t wait for someone else to be compassionate, you do it. You don’t wait for someone else to create peace, you create it- find out how, by attending the World Peace Yoga Conference.”

Registration ends on October 16, so reserve your spot now at worldpeaceyogaconference.com.

via cinncinatti.com

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“Kosher Vegetarian” Natalie Portman Irrfan Khan October 16 2009

Written by Vegetarian Star on Monday, October 12th, 2009 in Actors, Actresses, Film & TV.

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Kosher Vegetarian, starring Natalie Portman and Irrfan Khan, is set for release this Friday, October 16 2009.

In the film, Irrfan plays a strict vegetarian Gujarati man who falls in love with a Jewish girl, played by Natalie Portman.

Portman is a also a vegetarian in real life.

The film is part of a larger anthology, New York, I Love You.

“My character’s dilemma is that the woman who was once my wife, has now become a sanyasin, and he has to worship her,” said Irrfan.

“Actors all over the world are linked by a common craving for excellence. We’re all looking for challenges and glory. But with Natalie, it was very different. We constantly chatted, discussed one another’s culture and shared very warm vibes.”

via Bollyspice.com

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Alicia Silverstone hosts a launch for her new book THE KIND DIET , NYC

Dan Hedaya showed up to give his onscreen fatherly support to onscreen daughter Alicia Silverstone during the launch of her new book, The Kind Diet: A Simple Guide to Feeling Great, Losing Weight, and Saving the Planet at Candle 79 restaurant in New York City.

Hedaya played Mel Horowitz, Alicia’s character Cher‘s father in the 1995 film Clueless.

Has Hedaya’s onscreen daughter influenced dear ‘ol dad’s off screen diet?

The Kind Diet is set for release October 13.

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Slice Of Vegan Celebrity Birthday Cake To (Drum Roll)

Written by Vegetarian Star on Friday, October 9th, 2009 in Actors, Birthdays, Male Musicians, Male Singers.

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A big slice of vegan birthday cake goes out to the following vegetarian or vegan celebrities today.

  • Sean Lennon (34)

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