{"id":1729,"date":"2018-10-24T12:15:04","date_gmt":"2018-10-24T12:15:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/upgifs.com\/blog\/?p=1729"},"modified":"2020-03-26T19:43:07","modified_gmt":"2020-03-26T19:43:07","slug":"what-leonardo-dicaprio-can-teach-you-about-going-green","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/upgifs.com\/blog\/1729\/what-leonardo-dicaprio-can-teach-you-about-going-green\/","title":{"rendered":"What Leonardo DiCaprio Can Teach You About Going Green"},"content":{"rendered":"

Did you realize the Hollywood star Leonardo DiCaprio<\/a> is worth up to $250 million?<\/p>\n

You think Leo is only interested in making movies and living it up. That’s far from true.<\/p>\n

The actor has spent the past couple of decades raising awareness about the catastrophic consequences of climate change.<\/p>\n

However, he’s not only a preacher of doom! He also promotes the benefits of going green for the good of the planet and its people.<\/p>\n

Would you like to discover what Leo can teach you about the benefits of going green? Let’s check it out!<\/p>\n

1. Ride Your Bike<\/h2>\n

The Great Gatsby film star loves riding two wheels.<\/p>\n

When Leo is not on a set filming his latest movie or climate change documentary, he is often spotted taking advantage of New York City’s bike-share scheme, Citi Bike<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Why don’t you ditch your car for the day and jump on a bike?<\/p>\n

The only carbon emissions required to power your bike around town is the food you eat. That makes cycling one of the most carbon efficient modes of transport.<\/p>\n

2. Reduce Your Beef Consumption<\/h2>\n

We don’t know for certain whether Leo is a vegan. However, he regularly promotes the benefits of a plant-based diet. He’s even invested in the Beyond Meat<\/a> Vegan Burgers.<\/p>\n

If you haven’t already seen Leo’s 2016 environmental documentary called ‘Before the Flood’, it’s a must-see for any budding climate warrior.<\/p>\n

In the documentary, we learn that over 10 percent of the total U.S. greenhouse gas emissions is due to the consumption of beef<\/a>.<\/p>\n

1\/2 Lb. Burger is equal to 200 hours of 60W light bulb use or driving 24 miles in a Prius. That’s why Leo urges us to make the minor switch from beef to chicken.<\/p>\n

Beef requires 50 times as much land compared with chicken. Therefore, Leo says by cutting the amount of beef you eat by half or a by a quarter could also make a significant difference.<\/p>\n

Leo shows us that you don’t have to do anything radical to reduce your carbon footprint.<\/p>\n

However, despite this, switching to a plant-based vegan or vegetarian diet is definitely the most impactful choice.<\/p>\n

3. Switch to an Electric Vehicle<\/h2>\n

If you want to go green, switching from a gasoline-powered vehicle to electric or hybrid<\/a> can significantly reduce your environmental impact.<\/p>\n

Even though the character of Jordan Belfort in ‘The Wolf of Wall Street’ splashes the cash on girls and drugs, Leo chooses to spend his hard-earned dollar on alternative vehicles. Leo’s showing the way with a range of electric and hybrid vehicles<\/a>.<\/p>\n

He owns a Tesla Roadster, which reaches up to 100 km\/hr in under 4 seconds. He also has the Fisker Karma, which doesn’t use any animal products in the production and featured roof-top solar panels. Leo also owns a Toyota Prius.<\/p>\n

You don’t have to a movie star anymore to be able to afford your own electric powered vehicle. Electric car sales<\/a> have grown by 72 percent in the past year and this is set to rise further in the years to come.<\/p>\n

4. Donate or Invest for the Climate Cause<\/h2>\n

You can’t do everything on your own. What about investing your money in a sustainable start-up?<\/p>\n

Leo invests in everything from an eco-shoe brand<\/a> to a sustainable hotel chain<\/a>. You can do the same!<\/p>\n

Alternatively, you could donate a little every month to a climate or environmental charity or organization of your choice.<\/p>\n

Since 1998, Leo launched the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation<\/a> and funded a number of cases and initiatives related to the environment and climate change. His organization has granted more than $30 million worth of projects across over 40 countries.<\/p>\n

5. Educate Yourself<\/h2>\n

Leo has been educating himself since the late 1990s about climate change and sustainability.<\/p>\n

He’s had private tutorials on climate science with some of the big hitters in climate change research.<\/p>\n

According to Leo, he’s been interested in biodiversity since he was small. In his L.A. family home, the little Leo has a picture of Bosch’s Garden of Earthly Delights<\/a> hanging over his crib.<\/p>\n

In his documentaries, such as ‘Before the Flood’ and ‘The 11th Hour’, the actor has had the opportunity to visit the frontline of global warming.<\/p>\n

By reading this article, you’re demonstrating your engagement with the benefits of going green. Keep it up!<\/p>\n

6. Get Political!<\/h2>\n

Many of the problems of climate change can only be overcome through political change at the highest level.<\/p>\n

That’s why it’s Leo urges his fans:<\/p>\n

“Vote for politicians, who believe in science. Vote for the ones, who admit, that climate change is real and it is one of the main issues we need to change.”<\/p>\n

It’s important to vote<\/a>. However, Leo is also an advocate joining the many demonstrations which take place across the world. For example, Leo attended the ‘People’s Climate March<\/a>‘ in 2014.<\/p>\n

Wherever you are, make your voice heard.<\/p>\n

7. Switch to Solar<\/h2>\n

Leo has also campaigned for switching from the dirty fossil fuels which power our homes to renewable energy sources such as solar and wind.<\/p>\n

He’s partnered with Kingo<\/a> to help people without power to set up off-grid rural solar panels.<\/p>\n

Plus, during the filming of the movie ‘Inception<\/a>‘, Leo convinced the movie-makers to use solar energy for the production of the movie.<\/p>\n

The U.S. production of solar energy<\/a> has increased by nearly 25 percent in the first half of 2018. The current state of growth means you can affordably and conveniently switch to a cleaner energy for your home and business.<\/p>\n

8. Buy Green<\/h2>\n

We’re all consumers and shoppers. Now you have educated yourself in the importance of a sustainable lifestyle, it’s time to put your money where your mouth is.<\/p>\n

You can purchase eco-friendly products like Leo. From your bamboo toothbrush<\/a> to an electric car, make the green choices every time.<\/p>\n

9. Plant Some Trees<\/h2>\n

Leo has partnered with Future Forests<\/a> to plant thousands of trees in Mexico. This has had an impact of offsetting up to 11 tons of CO2.<\/p>\n

Working with Future Forests, he has planted thousands of trees, creating The Leonardo DiCaprio Forest in Mexico, to offset the estimated 11 tons of carbon dioxide he produces each year.<\/p>\n

Whether it’s investing your money in reforesting or planting trees in your own backyard, plant some trees to offset your carbon emissions.<\/p>\n

10. Use Your Stage to Spread the Word<\/h2>\n

Leo used his acceptance speech at the Oscars to talk about climate change.<\/p>\n

While that was an incredibly noble and courageous thing to do, not all of us have such opportunities in life. And yet, we all have our own stage in life!<\/p>\n

Can you talk to your family over dinner at home? Can you share a link to climate change news with friends on social media?<\/p>\n

Make sure you take advantage of your stage to spread the word and being green.<\/p>\n

Benefits of Going Green<\/h2>\n

Now you know how Leonardo DiCaprio can teach you about the benefits of going green, it’s time to take his advice into the world.<\/p>\n

From purchasing an eco-wardrobe to talking to your family and friends about global warming, you can make a difference.<\/p>\n

Discover more about climate change by checking out our blogs on educational skills and issues<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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