Gorgeous & Green
ecofabulous — ... Calling all Bay area ecofabulistas and company! Tonight, December 2nd is the Fourth Annual SF Gorgeous & Green event to benefit ...

Gorgeous & Green
Natural Path - — ... Calling all Bay area ecofabulistas and their guests! Tonight , December 2nd is the Fourth Annual SF Gorgeous & Green event to benefit ...

Spurring the Building Industry Ahead in the Green Movement
Greener Buildings — ... supporting the tenets of sustainability including: — American Institute of Architects - California Counci l (AIACC) — Committee on the Environment (COTE) — U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) — Collaborative for High Performance Schools (CHPS) — Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) — California Commissioning Collaborative — Build It Green — California Building Industry Association — Global Green — American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers ...

The Green Quote: Kate Bosworth Is Grateful For Global Green
ECORAZZI.COM — “The more I learn about how far we have come, the more I am inspired and grateful to be a part of [Global Green] to help find solutions and to inspire other people.” - Kate Bosworth speaking at Global Green USA’s Gorgeous & Green event in San Francisco. We love how much Kate cares about the environment and look forward to seeing more from this eco-chic star!  photo credit: prphoto.com ...

Fourth Annual Gorgeous & Green Eco Fashion Show
INHABITAT — ... This week Inhabitat managing editor Mike Chino and writer Piper Kujac attended the Fourth Annual Gorgeous & Green Party to celebrate the extraordinary efforts of the ...

Making Some Serious Green
In The Loop — ... One of the greatest positive impacts we can make on the planet is through how we build our buildings. Global Green USA is dedicated to just that by educating homeowners, developers, and government on how to build structures that are energy efficient, conserve water resources, and limit toxic building materials. Last Tuesday in San Francisco, the posh ...

A Huge Success for Gorgeous & Green
ecofabulous — ... event was another ravishing success. Rockin’ out with Elliott Yamin, drooling over the eco-chic fashion show put on by Lily Achatz and Clarissa Nicosia and enjoying libations from VeeV and Square One Organic Vodka - a good time was had by all, and all for the good of Global Green. Thanks again to everyone that came out, contributed and donated. ...

Lifestyles of the Green and the Famous: Tis the season: The stars shine at green benefits
Plenty Magazine - Environmental News and Commentary — ... Mel Gibson, Ed Norton, Katie Couric, David Hyde Pierce, and Deadwood’s Brian Cox are presenters at Global Green’s 9th Annual Sustainable Design Awards this week. Honors for Policy Design go to Bill Richardson, New Mexico’s Governor and newly appointed Commerce Secretary. Other kudos include ...

Our New Agenda: Opportunity Green and the Emerging Movement
Ecopreneurist — ... , and the recent Global Green USA Benefit. The majority are living in San Francisco or L.A. and showing up often in either city. We all come from different industries; film, media, technology, sustainability, social causes, but seem to share a common intent, which I am interpreting as taking new values to scale to create a new culture. ...

‘Tis the Season for Eco-Gifting
ecofabulous — ... inconveniences and terrible waste created by the conventional shopping experience. With 93 percent of all waste from the event diverted from the landfill, you can trust that these folks are committed to the cause. This Friday, Saturday and Sunday, enjoy great music, organic food and enlightening speakers in addition to the great gift getting. Stock up for family and friends knowing that 10 percent of the gross proceeds will be donated to The Whole Planet Foundation and Global Green USA. P.s., Santa requested some Vosges organic chocolate ...

Global Green USA
Best of Mother Earth — ... In 2007 My company was honored with the Global Green Organizational Design Award for its outstanding leadership role in effecting positive environmental change! ...

Environmentally-Aware Stars Get Green At Sustainable Design Awards
ECORAZZI.COM — On Wednesday night Ecorazzi had the honor of attending Global Green’s Sustainable Design Awards here in lusty, dusty NYC! Established in 1999, the Sustainable Design Awards recognizes specific advancements in industry, building, media, organizations, and public policy. About the event, Global Green says, “ Whether they are helping to protect our air and water, eliminating weapons of mass destruction, stemming climate change, or raising the consciousness of millions, the ‘designs’ of these leaders — who were bold and courageous enough to undertake these acts or commitments deserve ...

Sign up for Zem’s List!
ecofabulous — It’s been an exciting season for ecofabulous. From the recent re-launch of our site to designing the interiors for the Showhouse at West Coast Green to the participation in another successful Gorgeous & Green event to benefit Global Green, these past months have been an amazing period of growth. And now, we have launched Zem’s List, our exclusive weekly dose of the hottest picks for stylish, sustainable living. Each week Zem will share what’s inspiring her lately and tip you off on ...

Sheryl Crow, Gavin Rossdale To Rock Global Green Pre-Oscar Party
ECORAZZI.COM — For the third year in a row, Ecorazzi will descend upon the red carpet for the 6th Annual Global Green Pre-Oscar Party this coming Thursday. The event, as usual, will be a celebrity magnet — drawing such famous names as Leonardo DiCaprio, Orlando Bloom, Penelope Cruz, Marisa Tomei, Kate Bosworth, Rosario Dawson, and others. Slated to perform are Sheryl Crow, Gavin Rossdale and BlackCowboy. This year’s bash will benefit “Green Schools” — with an emphasis on improving student health and performance, saving money, ...

Thursday Feb. 19th to Sunday Feb. 22
Your Daily Thread — ... spottings to last you a year AND do some good for the green movement. Special Musical Performances by Sheryl Crow and Gavin Rossdale. Celebrity Co-hosts for the evening include: Orlando Bloom, Penelope Cruz, Marisa Tomei, Kate Bosworth, Rosario Dawson, Heather Graham, Dominic Monaghan, Damien Rice, and more. Plus, proceeds from the event support Global Green USA’s Green Schools initiative which is helping create green schools across the country (learn more at www.globalgreen.org) ...

Live Stream Of Global Green Pre-Oscar Party Tonight!
ECORAZZI.COM — ... If you’re like me and a.) aren’t anywhere near LA or b.) can’t afford the $125 admission cost to get in — then tonight’s live stream of the Global Green Pre-Oscar Bash courtesy of ...

Jake Gyllenhaal Helps Mix The Compost With Global Green
ECORAZZI.COM — ... was joined by Jake Gyllenhaal for Green Service Day at Manual Arts High School. Gyllenhaal and Global Green CEO Matt Petersen inspected a garden, composting effort, and other initiatives taking place at the school. The organization hopes to raise money to help schools around the country become more sustainable and add programs that teach green skills for future jobs. To learn more about the effort, click here. To see more pics of Jake getting green and dirty, ...

Jake Gyllenhaal & Global Green Launch "National Green Schools" Initiative (Video)
TreeHugger — ... ), refurbishing classrooms, and participating in other volunteer activities in their local schools. Sign up to send a letter to President Obama and learn more about Green Schools at globalgreen.org Green schools make a huge difference For the last five years, with the support of the Annenberg Foundation, Global Green has partnered with the LA Unified School District to insure that every new school in Los Angeles is built to a high performance green standard -- we saw ...

This Earth Day, Global Green Makes Volunteering Online Easy
Planet Green Articles Feed — ... , urging him to take action in making healthy, green schools a priority. After all, if we want American's youth charging the sustainable plight, it will require well built, non-toxic learning environments—not the dilapidated, chemical-laden classrooms peppering the nation. For more Earth Day events and other volunteering activities, head over to Global Green . Looking for more Earth Day activities and volunteering opportunities? Check out our ...

Miley Cyrus And Nick Jonas Reunite For Charity Single
ECORAZZI.COM — ... We have no idea what charity might benefit from another take on “We Are The World” — but no doubt, it will sell like crazy and bring in the dough. Maybe Miley’s latest green streak will extend to helping out some group like Global Green USA, ...

Eco-Beat, 4/3
Green Daily — ... Remember "Mouth" from The Goonies? He was my favorite character too. Well, he's an eco-rocker now, and his band, Truth Movement, is gearing up to bring the rock at a benefit show for Global Green in LA this month. ...

Organic ‘Respect Your Mother’ T-Shirts by Local Celebrity
EarthFirst.com — ... Global Green USA, one of the most well respected environmental organizations in Los Angeles and around the world, has teamed up with t-shirt company Local Celebrity to produce the 100% organic ‘ ...

Artfully Constructed, Eco-Chic Wine Bar Makes for a Greener Wine Tasting
TreeHugger — ... countryside estate side of Newton, also known for natural unfiltered wines. But the wine bar is also truly modern with sexy lines and unexpected construction to emphasize the vineyard's progressive nature. Designer Claire Danthois constructed five different installations. A couple will remain at the estate, while another will travel as an exhibit to New York City, London, and Tokyo. One of the bars will be sold at auction with an estimated price of $20,000. The proceeds will benefit Global Green . More on Green Wines : ...

Kelly Ripa goes “Kelly Green” to Help Global Green USA
Green and Clean Mom ™ — ... for a friend, Electrolux will donate $1 to Global Green USA to support their healthy green schools initiatives across America. Everyone who logs on to the site and plants a virtual flower will be automatically entered for a chance to win a new eco-friendly Kelly Green front-load washer and dryer! In addition, Mom Central will be giving away one eco-friendly “Kelly Green” washer and dryer set to a member of our community!  To enter, simply go to ...

Kelly Rips Launches New Eco-Friendly Washer & Dryer From Electrolux
ECORAZZI.COM — ... , Electrolux will donate $1 to Global Green USA to support their healthy green schools initiatives across America. Bonus: Every day you log in to plant a virtual flower, you’ll also be entered to win the new “green” washer and dryer set. ...

Leonardo DiCaprio Meet And Greet, Clothing, Up For Auction
ECORAZZI.COM — ... USA board member Leonardo DiCaprio is offering a meet and greet opportunity to a lucky fan with deep pockets. The 34-year-old actor has hooked up with the organization ...

Razzi Snap: Price Is Right Goes Green, Ed Begley Jr. To Come On Down
ECORAZZI.COM — ... You know that meet n’ greet with Leonardo DiCaprio Global Green is auctioning off? With only 2 days left, bidding is still at a reasonable-if-you’ve-got-money-to-burn $3,000. The kids’ college education can wait. [ ...

Join Leo at His Next Premiere!
ecofabulous — ... Global Green USA is greening America’s schools, affordable housing, and cities to combat global warming, lower energy bills, and create green jobs. Join Leo and use your green for good on ...

LIV GRN organic fashion’s launch party at Kitson
green LA girl — ... crowd. Better yet, 10% of each sale’s donated to Global Green, an eco-nonprofit well-known for working with Hollywood celebrities to draw attention to environmental issues. ...

Razzi Snap: Planet Green Network Slammed In NPR Opinion Piece
ECORAZZI.COM — ... After 90 bids, the Meet n’ Greet with Leonardo DiCaprio auctioned off by Global Green went for an impressive $11,100.00. The winner got a collection of signed DiCaprio swag, as well a two-nights stay in an eco-hotel and an opportunity to meet the star at the premiere of his new film, Shutter Island. All money raised went towards ...

Kitson Keeps It Green With Launch Of New Organic Clothing Line
ECORAZZI.COM — ... And every time you buy LIV GRN, 10% of every sale is donated to Global Green USA, one of the world’s largest and most recognized green charities. Global Green has reached hundreds of millions of people around the world through its innovative celebrity campaigns - spearheaded by the likes of Leonardo DiCaprio, Cameron Diaz, and Brad Pitt – and LIV GRN is set to follow in those footsteps. ...

Jennifer Aniston's Eco-Makeover, Kelly Ripa's Green Kids, and More
TreeHugger — ... Kelly Green," which uses less water and helps raise money for Global Green USA's 'Green School Intiative. ' But when it comes to being eco-friendly, Kelly admits she's schooled by her kids, revealing, "I am a sinner and I do use paper towels, and my kids are like mom, do you know paper towels are wasteful. So now, I'm rinsing and reusing my paper towels." Alicia Silverstone's Earth Day Honor: alicia silverstone wavy hair photo Photo via Hollywood Celebrity Vegan activist, Alicia Silverstone, was singled out for her stellar green diet by the Daily Green Heart of Green awards ...

Truth Movement And Ed Begley Jr. Come Out For Green Is The Colour Event
ECORAZZI.COM — ... Also at the event was Ed Begley Jr., who’s been green since 1970!!!! He stressed to the audience that being green IS cost effective in the long run and we can all do so much if we change just one thing! He then helped lead an auction which featured items like a Fender Guitar signed by Corey Feldman and his entire band! Of course all of the proceeds from the bidding went to Global Green. ...

Starbucks' Cup Summit: Does the Cost of Recycling Runneth Over?
Greener Buildings — Starbucks' Cup Summit: Does the Cost of Recycling Runneth Over? Editor's Note: Scott Seydel, board chairman of Global Green and the GreenBlue Institute, attended the Starbucks Cup Summit this week and provided this post . Can your Starbucks ...

Starbucks' Cup Summit: Does the Cost of Recycling Runneth Over?
Greener Buildings — Starbucks' Cup Summit: Does the Cost of Recycling Runneth Over? Editor's Note: Scott Seydel, board chairman of Global Green and the GreenBlue Institute, attended the Starbucks Cup Summit this week and provided this post . Can your Starbucks ...

Ted Turner Dishes on the Green Restaurant Revolution
Greener Buildings — Ted Turner Dishes on the Green Restaurant Revolution The annual conference of the National Restaurant Association, called the NRA Show , got a celebrity boost from Ted Turner last week in Chicago, where the CNN founder and America's Cup champion sailor was the headliner for a session on green restaurants. A noted conservationist, Turner has placed well over a million acres of open lands under permanent conservation easements and has revitalized endangered species. His partnership with George McKerrow Jr. (of LongHorn Steakhouse and Capital Grille chain fame) created the popularly priced Ted's Montana Grill ...

Video: 2009 Global Green USA Millennium Awards Red Carpet
ECORAZZI.COM — ... hit the red carpet of the 2009 Global Green USA Millennium Awards last weekend and came away with interviews from celebrities like Rosario Dawson, Luke Perry, Adrian Grenier and others. The awards honor individuals and organizations who recognize the important connection between humankind and nature, to celebrate their success and inspire others to make such exceptional behavior the norm. Check out our video below — and visit Global Green’s site for more information! ...

Seth Rogen Says Respect Your Mother In “Funny People” Flick
ECORAZZI.COM — ... , profits from each “Respect” tee go directly to Global Green to help fund sustainable initiatives. Currently, the organization is pushing a “green schools” campaign to increase environmental education in classrooms across the U.S. So we think it’s cool Rogen is flashing the design for the upcoming comedy flick. ...

Great Green Job of the Week: Corporate & Foundations Relations Manager at Global Green USA
EarthFirst.com — Global Green USA is seeking a dynamic Corporate & Foundation Relations Manager to join the Development Department. This position will report to the President and CEO, and the COO, manage a part-time grant writer and work in collaboration with both the Communications & Development teams. This position requires previous Development experience, exceptional writing and organizational skills and strong interpersonal skills to work with Foundations, Corporate Donors, and Program Staff. The ideal candidate should possess the ability to multi-task, set priorities, take initiative and work ...

Gorbachev’s Green Cross Org Backs Competing Dot Eco Effort
ECORAZZI.COM — ... are two separate groups fighting to host the .ECO top-level domain. ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers), which oversees new applicants for domain extensions, has yet to decide if .ECO will even exist, much less who gets to control it — but that hasn’t stopped rallying efforts from both sides to win support for the cause. The latest salvo comes from Mikhail Gorbachev’s Green Cross International (which includes Global Green USA) and their backing of the Vancouver, Canada-based Big Room ...

Exclusive: Ecorazzi Gets Our Green On With Actress And Musician Persia White
ECORAZZI.COM — ... re-usable shopping bags to the store with me. I make sure to bring a cup to the stage or set so I don’t use plastic bottles. Oh, and I also have a bag I carry around in the event I have some plastic I can save to recycle when I get home. E: I love running into you at events! What are some organizations you love to support? PW: Some of my favorites are: Humane Society of the United States; Sea Shepherds Conservation Society; GLOBAL GREEN; Animal Acres and Farm Sanctuary. ...

Hollywood’s next green generation
Grist - the Latest from Grist — ... toward eco-consciousness can make a difference. Two years ago Grist published a list of green actors. Now we give you an updated version: some younger, fresher faces whose greenness may not be as dark or deep as that of Robert Redford and Ed Begley Jr., but who could be on their way to becoming Hollywood’s next green dream team. Orlando Bloom Photo: Hengist Decius He drives a hybrid, has a solar-powered house in London, works with Global Green U.S.A., and helped launch Global Cool, a campaign to fight climate change and ...

Matching Eco Dad & Baby Set from Diaper Dude
Inhabitots — ... pocket, and a padded changing pad. The Eco Dad & Baby Set also comes with the Diaper Dude So Easy to be Green 100% organic baby rib cotton one-piece and a matching T-shirt for dad in 100% organic fine jersey cotton. For dads desiring even more green organization options, the Eco Pacifier Holder and Eco Bottle Holder round out the set. Bonus: dads will love that a portion of proceeds from sales of the Eco Dad & Baby Set will be donated to Global Green USA ! + Eco Dad & Baby Set $135 + Eco Pacifier Holder $7 + Eco ...

Yogamatic.com: Customizable Eco Yoga Mats + New Celeb-Fueled Yogamentary
In The Loop — ... gift them this holiday season. Active in philanthropy, the two-year old company got a boost when Donna Karan and Calvin Klein created exclusive mats where 100% of profits benefit “Fashion Targets Breast Cancer.” And now Alice + Olivia designer du jour, Stacey Bendet has two mats with her classic neon flavor, sold in A + Os Malibu Lumber Yard store and at Aliceandolivia.com. Five percent of proceeds on all mats purchased from YM benefit the leading environmental charity Global Green. ...

Twitter Thursday: Fair Trade, Recycled, Handcrafted Jewelry From Rebekah Green
ECORAZZI.COM — ... Rebekah’s line of sustainable, fully-customizable jewelry features six unique earring design types (each piece hand-cast, hand-set and hand-polished) made with 100% recycled 14K and 18K gold, fair trade gemstones and is accompanied with entirely biodegradable and “plantable” labeling. Five percent of all net profits from earring sales will benefit Global Green USA, ...

Global Green USA Presents 10th Annual Sustainable Design Awards
ECORAZZI.COM — ... I’ll just say it: here at the Razz, we’re pretty massive fans of Global Green USA! A mighty force in the field, Global Green works hard to create a more sustainable planet and to honor Mother Earth each day. ...

Sexy Sustainable Stuff
Healthy and Green Living » Blogs — ... style guru, Zem Joaquin, is launching a national competition for the most creative do-it-yourself home decor reuse project to benefit Global Green . ebay’s Green Team set out on a six-week “re+purpose” campaign to increase awareness that the greenest products are often ones that already exist: ...

Organic Undies for Oceana
TreeHugger — ... 's efforts in ocean conversation and Global Green USA's sustainable building projects. Click through for the full package (cute bums, too). ... ...

Mark Your Calendars, SF
Ideal Bite Blog — It's hard to believe, but Global Green's FIFTH annual Gorgeous & Green benefit happens next Tuesday at the W downtown. Last year, Hanah and I checked out the latest in eco-fashion, ate delicious organic hors d'oeuvres, and gawked at celeb presenters like Kate Bosworth. ...