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The Green Room: Diddy, Environmentalist?

Diddy, the artist formerly known as P. Diddy ...and Puff Diddy ...and Puff Daddy, is known for his love of all that's extravagant and ridiculous (especially SUVs). But this week the music mogul actually took a stand against waste, however accidental. Diddy tried as hard as he could to be a jerk, but ended up doing something socially responsible when Britain's Radio 1 offered [1] him fruit and pastries served on a paper plate. The multi-millionaire was insulted and refused to eat until the same food was served on china. China, incidentally, is washable and doesn't need to be thrown out after one use. Critics emphasize that Diddy's demands had nothing to do with concern over the environment, but with a guy who refuses to use his own name twice, we'll take what we can get.

Reused or recycled furniture is all the rage with eco-conscious people who hate to see perfectly good futons fill landfills. Given that sofas, chairs, and beds are large and often made from unnatural materials, this movement could make an impressive difference for the planet. And now, Paris Hilton's old bed is for sale [2]. While we'd never recommend getting into Paris' bed, if it's still in good condition at this point in her career it's sure to suit the average person's needs for decades to come.

Everybody's favorite eco-celeb Leonardo DiCaprio is vacationing [3] with long-time friend Tobey Maguire in Hawaii this month. There's no word on whether the megastars are staying at a green resort or a conventional hotel, but given DiCaprio's impressive track record and passion for the planet, the trip is probably carbon neutral. On the other hand, Maguire and DiCaprio probably didn't offset the energy used by hundreds of paparazzi who surely followed them to the island to get a picture of the pair in bathing suits.

Britney Spears, frequently criticized for her mothering skills, is putting her foot down [4] on the issue of exotic wild animals being kept around the house. Boyfriend Kevin Federline has six pet Australian gray nurse sharks, but Britney feels that with another child coming into the household, it's just too dangerous. (Apparently if only one of her children was at risk of being devoured, it'd be okay). Federline reportedly responded to the news by asking if he could needlessly remove a different sort of animal from its natural habitat, like a pop star from its successful music career.

Noted alternative fuel activist George Clooney has a brand new set of wheels [5]. His brand new electric Tesla Roadster, not publicly available until next year, can go from 0-60 in 4 seconds and has the ability to make GM execs go from nervous to suicidal at the drop of a hat. Clooney isn't alone in his desire for a more eco-friendly way to get around Hollywood, though. Bruce Willis, typically a vocal supporter of the republican agenda, says he'd like to switch to an electric car [6]. With the fourth Die Hard [7] hitting theaters next year, sources say Willis, fifty-one, is eager to find any energy source that may help keep his career going.



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