Greenography
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Greenography (an amalgamation of the words green and biography) refers to written accounts of an individual’s life, favoring aspects that are considered to be a part of a “green” or environmentally friendly lifestyle. Although traditional biographies do much more than list facts about a person’s life, by including intimate experiences and examining the emotions involved, greenographies tend to follow along the lines of a profile. A greenography would note involvement with environmental organizations and green living practices in the subject’s own life, as well as what beliefs guide them. In some ways, it’s like a resume of green accomplishments.[citation needed]
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[edit] Celebrities
Celebrities are common subjects of greenographies, whether they became famous first and gained green credibility later, or they became famous because of their environmental work and dedication to green living.
[edit] Green Celebrity Gossip
Focusing on celebrities for positive contributions rather than scandals is a relatively new avenue in the media, but it’s one that’s catching on. Entire gossip websites[1] such as beanSTOCKd.com [1] are devoted to green celebrities have been launched and no top celebrity list is complete without a few green leaning ones in the mix.
[edit] Examples
Al Gore - Former vice president of the United States, Gore has reached celebrity status by speaking out about global warming, most notably in his Academy Award winning slideshow documentary “An Inconvenient Truth”[2].
Leonardo DiCaprio - This Hollywood thespian became well-known for his acting abilities and good looks first, but for his work spreading the word about protecting the environment most recently. He created short environmental films “Global Warming” and “Water Planet”, hosted on his personal website and a feature length documentary about the state of the world, “11th Hour”, will be released in 2007[3].
Ed Begley Jr - Begley’s claim to fame is a combination of acting and environmental awareness. He has taken on numerous recurring and guest starring roles in television and film, and has been featured in a reality television show about his sustainable lifestyle, titled “Living With Ed”. He is considered the person to follow in regards to green living and even sells his own brand of eco-friendly cleaning products Begley’s Best[4].
[edit] What exactly is in a greenography?
What information a person’s greenography contains can vary. For some it can be very basic personal choices like refusing plastic bags for reusable fabric or otherwise reducing waste from their daily lives. Installing solar panels, water conservation or living off grid are other notable lifestyle choices. If the subject volunteers with environmental or social organizations, or otherwise speaks out in support of environmental issues, it’s all part of the greenography[5].
