Green and Black: Eco-Friendly Celebrities

In honor of Earth Day, stars who give to the environment.

Drake - April 22 is Earth Day, and in honor of all things recycled, conserved and composted we're putting a spotlight on celebs who keep it green — and not just in their bank accounts. Our list of earth-conscious stars kicks off with Drake. The singer put his ticket sales where his mouth is by headlining an eco-friendly college tour in 2010 to encourage environmental sustainability.  (Photo: JD Pht Bx & MCGM / Splash News)
Kerry Washington - The Scandal star is an environmentalist, but believes in moderation. "I won't tolerate extremists. I don't want to be a hypocrite, but I'm not giving up my hair dryer," she tells Ebony. "Do whatever is doable for you. Whether it's buying recycled toothbrushes or shopping at a local organic fruit market or changing the light bulbs. Taking tiny steps can help in a huge way."(Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)
Wyclef Jean - The Fugee-turned-politician may have attracted some unwanted controversy for his philanthropic efforts, but that hasn't slowed down his green initiatives. 'Clef partnered with Justin Timberlake to design a pair of eco-friendly yet stylish boots with proceeds donated to his Yele Haiti foundation. He also supports sustainable agriculture in the island nation. "We are not only interested in feeding people in response to the current crisis, but we want to offer them an alternative that can help them in a sustainable way," he said. (Photo: Johnny Louis/WENN.com)Erykah Badu - A devout vegetarian, Badu helps us save the environment and improve our skin by teaming up with Kiehl's to promote the Limited Edition Superbly Restorative Argan Body Lotion. The bottle, which she designed, is made of 100 percent post-consumer recycled packaging.   (Photo: Victoria Lindt/WENN.com)

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Drake - April 22 is Earth Day, and in honor of all things recycled, conserved and composted we're putting a spotlight on celebs who keep it green — and not just in their bank accounts. Our list of earth-conscious stars kicks off with Drake. The singer put his ticket sales where his mouth is by headlining an eco-friendly college tour in 2010 to encourage environmental sustainability. (Photo: JD Pht Bx & MCGM / Splash News)

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