Our ‘Five Celebrities to Watch Save the Planet in 2010’ – How Did They Do?

At the end of last year we highlighted Five Celebrities to Watch Save the Planet in 2010 – celebrities who were just starting to be recognized for their eco activism.  Before we present our list of Celebrities to Watch for 2011, let’s check on the past activities of those we recognized last year.  We’re proud to say that our celebs really used 2010 to expand their activities further.  We are in awe of what they achieved during the year.  Two need more of a push than the others although we are proud of them and wish them the best for 2011.  See what you think!

Shakira.  Wow – what you’ve done is amazing and we can’t wait to see what you do next as you soar higher and higher.  Shakira, you spent the whole year moving forward with your message of help to children by providing the opportunity of a good education, and including environmental education and policies as an integral part of what they are taught.  You are not afraid to tell a world leader exactly what you think, and we applaud you!  Thank you especially for your work in Haiti.  We noticed that you were honored by the United Nations in March 2010 for your work as a UN Ambassador.  We were thrilled to see you partner with celebrities and world leaders to focus attention on the United Nation’s Millenium Development Goals.  Your dedication shows and we wish you all the best success.  We don’t think anything will stand in your way, and everyone will benefit.

Leilani Munter.  Leilani, you really pulled it all together this year to promote a green(er) lifestyle to a group that’s not necessarily at the front line of living green – NASCAR fans.  With your ‘GreenTeam’ behind you at the races promoting LED lighting, encouraging the racing industry to consider alternative fuels, and your choice to be a vegetarian we all get the chance to see a green lifestyle in action as you put the pedal to the metal.  You’ve made strides off the racetrack as well.  Congratulations on being recognized by the Huffington Post as a ‘Creative Mind’.  You are definitely influencing others by your actions.  Keep up the great work! 

Jet Li. Jet, you didn’t do as much as we hoped in 2010 but we are behind you 100% and we hope to see more.  We know you faced challenges with the ONE Foundation in your home country and we’re keeping our fingers ‘crossed’ that things will work out!  Do what you need to do to get back on track and we’ll check in during 2011.  We know you are committed and we look forward to great things.   

Rachelle Carson Begley.  Rachelle, we see that you laid some groundwork in 2010 with organizations that focus on children, teens and the environment.  Keep it up – we like where you’re headed.   With your sensible, humorous approach to saving the planet at home we know you can influence many as you continue to Live with Ed.  We have high hopes and look forward to continue seeing you in the green spotlight.   

Prince Albert II of Monaco.  He’s been called The Green Prince, and he’s really doing it right.  Albert, we had no idea and we feel that you’re just hitting your stride.  You are an awesome royal.  This year, you went beyond the work of the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation to go globetrotting, fiancée in tow, to reach out to leaders and influentials all over the world.   Japan, the United Arab Emirates, the UK and the US were just a few of the places you traveled to talk about the importance of leaders working together to recognize environmental dangers and save our planet.   Albert, keep doing your great work in your quiet, determined style.  Your voice is being heard in royal chambers and executive offices everywhere!

So that’s a snippet of what our ‘Five to Watch Save the Planet in 2010’ did during 2010 – a year of hard work, success, and continuing to set an example and encourage others to take part.   We wish you all the best in your efforts for the coming year.

Watch for our next post on celebrities to watch save the planet in the coming year. We’ve got a pair of well known movie star hunks and a starlet who’s really come into her own,  a young royal couple and a First Lady who has really made a difference for our planet in the past year.  We think you’ll really enjoy our ‘Five to Watch Save the Planet in 2011’!