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"Phenomenal Woman"

This Prius-driving actress, who has been on almost every hot, sexy or most beautiful list there is, is also known for her political outspokenness and dedication to environmentally sustainable living. Unlike the usual stereotype of a (former) model, she recycles, uses offsets for carbon neutral travel and is mindful of choosing beneficial products, like those that contain recycled materials.

Eco Trippin

This MTV program follows Cameron and friends as they travel the world and learn about the importance of protecting the environment. From sandboarding, archery and rock climbing to releasing crocodiles and putting tracking collars on lions, the show is bound to get noticed by the younger crowd who watch and hopefully learn a few things from their idols. Even though some say the show overlooks poverty while glorifying the traditional ways of life, a positive message is still in there somewhere. And all the travel is offset with carbon credits.

Attracting green gossip

Cameron Diaz is one of a growing group of celebrities that are attracting the attention of “green” gossip websites and mainstream news outlets for something other than sensational or personally destructive exploits. In a feature on ABC News, Diaz spoke about the need for people to invest in green living and not just hop on board because it happens to be popular right now.

Dreams about green living

The one-time vegetarian has even been quoted as saying she’d like to try out simple country existence for a year, living off the land by growing her own food and milking cows, saying she thrives on being outdoors.

Media and the environment – and Cam

She says she sees celebrities drawing attention to issues and also credits movies like An Inconvenient Truth and March of the Penguins for raising awareness.

As a member of the Environmental Media Association, she has filmed public service announcements, with fellow greenie Gwyneth Paltrow, about the importance of conserving energy. The group’s Gen E (Generation Environment) program brings Hollywood and environmental concerns together, just like Diaz has in her own life.

“If [everyone] just changed one aspect of their life, if they just did one thing differently, that alone is a step closer to solving the problem,” says Diaz of the message the group is trying to deliver. “This problem can be solved.” say Diaz!!!

Diane von Furstenberg

Although designer Diane von Furstenberg has been spending a lot of time talking about her personal life, revealing details about her marriage to Barry Diller and discussing her son’s sexting scandal, she’s also been putting together a fund to honor women’s humanitarian efforts. The first-ever DVF Awards ceremony will be held at the United Nations on March 13 and will honor four women: Sadiqa Basiri Saleem, who established a learning center in Afghanistan, Haiti’s minister of commerce, industry, and tourism Danielle St. Lot and two others to be announced. Each honoree will receive $50,000 to further their missions.

Check out von Furstenberg on “Good Morning America” discussing her charitable efforts. She explained, “Women have always inspired me so much. My mother was an incredible inspiration and the older I get, the more I am impressed by women. I’ve never met a woman who is not strong.