Eco-fashion is not our only love here at English Retreads, there’s also Adrian Grenier. Need I say more? But I want to so I will. I mean, those green eyes say it all, yes? NO! His eco actions say most of it, and his striking green eyes paired with those lovely, thick, dark, luscious, come-hither locks say the rest.
Adrian was the first star I’ve seen in real life who I actually recognized (besides Phil Collins, but that doesn’t count). Let me take myself back… it started off as a frigid afternoon in Park City, UT during the winter of 2007 Sundance Film Festival and I was in some fancy eco lounge place. All of a sudden things warmed up and I felt a tinging sensation in my toes, so I gracefully looked up in slow motion and there he was. Oh, Adrian. At that juncture of my life I had seen exactly 1/2 of one episode of Entourage, plus I have Prosopagnosia, so it was a big deal that I recognized somebody, even Adrian.
Adrian uses his star power to bring to light how easy it is to be green (contrary to what Kermit the Frog says), now that’s eco-fabulous. Take for example Planet Green’s Alter Eco, THE eco lifestyle and makeover series. Think DIY channel immersed in green…sustainable, LEED, roof sealant made from recycled tires, reclaimed hardwood. Furthermore, Adrian and film producer Peter Glatzer founded SHFT, touted as, “A new media platform offering original video series, curated shopping, and a host of resources that speak to a modern, inspirational, eco-conscious lifestyle.” Yes!
As if Adrian doesn’t already have enough going on, he’s also an outspoken supporter and host of fundraising events for the organization charity:water which brings clean and safe drinking water to people in developing nations. Now this is a guy you can bring home to mom, especially if your mom is Rachel Carson or Julia Butterfly Hill.
Who knew being green could be so sexy? Actually we did.
-Heather, the eco-bag girl
