She's well known for her endless and very shapely legs, and a body that makes her the highest paid model in the world and the sixteenth richest woman in the world of entertainment. But making money is and looking like a million bucks is not all that supermodel Gisele Bundchen is about.
The lady is widely recognized for her long-standing and passionate commitment to the environment and was even named Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Environment Program in September 2009.
Bundchen told reporters that Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva should propose better laws to stop Amazon deforestation.
"The environment has always been my passion," Bundchen said. "I grew up in a small town and I had the opportunity to live surrounded by nature. I couldn't have asked for a better childhood. We must act now, so future generations have the same opportunity.
Mother Earth is our fundamental life-support system, and by becoming aware and responsible now, we can assist in preserving the planet," said the Brazilian beauty.
The model has also adhered to the fashion of building green. In her home, besides using solar energy, Bundchen uses lighting systems that reduce energy consumption, rainwater recovery systems, waste reduction and recycling programs, just to name a few.
Alomst 80% of all construction waste while building her home was reused or recycled. Also, Gisele chose to use recycled stone and wood materials, insulation, appliances with the green seal and a variety of other sustainable products.
Bundchen even has her own line of natural and environmental friendly beauty products. The line is promises to deliver all-natural ingredients, "thoughtful" packaging and recycled paper.
This isn't the supermodel's only green project. Both Bundchen and her husband Tom Brady showed their support for WWF's Earth Hour by filming two videos that encourage people around the world to join them in turning off their lights for Earth Hour.
Bundchen also is a big supporter of Brazilian eco-projects such as De Olho nos Mananciais and Nascentes do Brasil and also donates regularly to protect Amazon Rainforest water sources (courtesy of profits from her Ipanema sandal line).
Through her blog she has taken up the task of spreading awareness about the negative impact of climate change and shares diverse environmental information and simple tips for a green lifestyle
At a recent event in New York, held at the American Museum of Natural History for 25 groups that work in the poorest countries in the world, Gisele spoke about her passion for the planet and also how honored she felt to be surrounded by so special people who do their best for the planet:
"The battle to protect the environmental basis of human well-being is being waged all over the world. If there was one single message that we would want them to take away from this event it is that there can be no human development in an environment that does not support life," she said.
Source: India Syndicate
Images: Reuters
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