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 Dining under the stars before retiring into your earth friendly lodge would appeal to the hippy in most people, and Nature's Retreat can offer you all this and more with their ecologically sound lodges that don't compromise on comfort or style.    
 Even though I had a few bones to pick with Hayden Panettiere'sgreen ways, it can't be denied that she's brought a lot of attention to a good cause -- saving the dolphins and whales in Japan from inhumane slaughter. And last night she was honored for that work at the 2008 Genesis Awards.The Genesis Awards was started to honor people in the media who bring attention to animal protection issues. Hayden received the Wyler Award. The Wyler Award is a biggie, named after Broadway actress and animal actress Gretchen Wyler. She passed away last year. Paul McCartney was the previous winner of the award which is given to a celebrity who works towards calling attention to animal issues. The Hollywood Office of The Humane Society of the United States, who sponsored the awards, released a statement saying, "We feel Hayden is a very worthy successor to Sir Paul McCartney, last year's Wyler Award recipient. She's an inspiring example to her generation, using her compassion, courage and celebrity to help animals in a very effective way." Via Just Jared.
 What's Madonna doing on the cover of Vanity Fair's third annual Green issue, you might well ask (apart from suggestively clutching a replicat Earth in fetish gear, that is).
 Back in January, Ellen gave you her picks for the top 5 greenest musicians. Now -- following Green Daily's lead as usual -- Billboard has released its nominations for thetop 10 greenest musicians/bands. Do they match up? Well, yes and no -- billboard's standards are obviously lower. Who topped the list? None other than the king of eco-friendly beach rock himself -- Jack Johnson. Here's the full list:
Somehow they left out REM, Sarah Mclachlan and the Indigo Girls, but they did pick some bands that are both taking action to reduce their eco-footprint and inspiring their fans to do the same. From running their touring vehicles on biodiesel to offsetting the CO2 from their concerts to even recording their albums with 100% renewable energy, some of these artists have actually been pretty busy trying to shrink their carbon footprint. According to Billboard: "The Top 10 green musician activists from the past year were chosen by overall positive impact on the environment; the extent to which the artist integrates a green approach into all aspects of his/her career; perceived sacrifice of choices; and trailblazing nature/originality of ideas."[via Ecorazzi]
 I am dying. I love literally every single piece of clothing in Sublet's online store. This gorgeous eco-friendly line designed by two girls who met via Craigslist caught my eye on the first glance. With simple lines and colors Sublet offers a timeless style for the elegant, modern woman who cares about the environment. Their clothing is made out of a blend of fabric -- 30% organic cotton, 67% bamboo and 3% spandex. And the entire business is ran based on sustainable practices. All their materials are sourced from companies with ethically sound practices as well. Buying clothes from this company you can be sure that you'll be both green, ethical and stylish. Tara Eisenberg, one of the co-founders of Sublet says, "Sublet Clothing aspires to affect a positive social change while fostering a collaborative community. The collection of sustainable clothing is driven by sophisticated design, comfortable fit, and eclectic style. The aesthetic is thoughtful and versatile, suitable for day or night, school or work, if one is to make the distinction." The clothes are a bit on the expensive side but they look to be well worth the price. For instance, my personal favorite, the Alison dress, will set you back $242.00. But, it has pockets -- and amazing pleating! I must have it! My husband might get mad if he sees the charge on my credit card. Oh well. A girl's gotta do what a girl's gotta do to save the planet! If shopping is part of that, so be it. And check out Sublet on the internet -- they're on Flickr, they have a blog, and of course you can buy clothes from their line at their website.
 Environmentalism can have a spiritual bent, as an article in May's Yoga Journal attests."Inspired Refashionistas" drops concepts like aparigraha (greedlessness) and ahimsa (nonharming) within the greater context of a discussion about talented young designers -- and yogis -- who "repurpose" fabrics and other materials. All new-agey jokes aside, I think it's nice to think of caring for mother earth as a devotional and disciplined practice -- and it is! It's hard to give up disposable coffee cups. And to remember to unplug chargers. And to deny oneself plastic bags. (Can you see where my weaknesses lie?) But back to the article. The designers featured include Deborah Lindquist, whose home base is LA. She recycles sweater parts. New York-based Kat O'Sullivan reconfigures clothing found in thrift stores, while Lisa Salzer reworks old jewelry and belt buckles. Check "om" out!
 Following his success with eco-friendly paints, Oliver Heath has just launched a range of stylish, sustainable wallpapers to his collection at EcoCentric.
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