9 Celebrities That Protect And Serve Mother Earth All Year Long

It’s Earth Day, so you know what that means! Today’s the day to celebrate this big, green planet, give back to Mother Earth, and think about how to change your ways for the better. People all over the world have vowed to use less water, or plant a tree or walk instead of drive. Sadly, this kind of mentality usually only lasts one day. Sure, every little bit helps, but wouldn’t it be nice if more people cared about the planet on days other than Apr. 22?

It may be Earth Day today, and if you’ve done anything to celebrate then good for you! However, in reality everyday should be spent admiring, protecting and helping the planet. With the way things are going right now, majority of scientists speculate that Earth has only a few good centuries left. And while you might be thinking, “I won’t be alive, not my problem,” just think about the legacy you’re leaving for you kids, grandkids and even great-grandkids! It’s important now more than ever to start treating the Earth with the mad respect it deserves, and these 9 celebrities already know that. Some of Hollywood’s biggest names are changing the world, so on this Earth Day, find out how they’re doing their part and get inspired to do the same?

1. Leonardo Dicaprio

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He serves on the board of the World Wildlife Fund and the Natural Resources Defense Council to name a few and he even spoke to the Unite Nations about conservation. Not to mention he dedicated his first ever Oscars acceptance speech to the cause as well.

2. Akon

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This rapper has made waves in Africa by providing several villages, communities and homes with lighting. The brightest-side to all that? It’s all solar-powered which is a great natural resource.

3. Mos Def

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4. P!nk

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Her PETA advertisement says it all!

5. Brad Pitt

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He’s met with politicians to discuss green housing policies, built sustainable and affordable housing in needed areas and has loaned his voice to several environmental documentaries and programs.

6. Drake

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Did you know he redesigned part of one of his tours so that it would be more eco–friendly? And he’s also spoken to kids around the world about composting, planting and conserving!

7. Common

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He’s advocated for PETA and vegetarian/vegan eating, which helps save animals AND the environment.

8. Cate Blanchett

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She’s stood up for carbon tax plans, helped install one of the world’s largest rainwater collection systems and has said in interviews that she lives in a completely green home off the electrical grid entirely.

9. Shailene Woodley

She’s even been on the cover of Coco Eco magazine. She says caring about the planet is “It’s about treating everything with compassion and love, including humanity.”