Celebs Who Are Saving the Environment

Plenty of famous faces are using their platforms to move real money, attention, and technology toward climate and conservation solutions. From funding clean energy and water access to redesigning tours and fashion supply chains, these efforts focus on measurable change and long term programs. Here are twenty celebrities putting time and resources into projects that protect nature, cut emissions, and reduce waste. Each entry highlights what they actually support and how their work shows up in the world.

Leonardo DiCaprio

Leonardo DiCaprio funds global conservation and climate initiatives through Earth Alliance and related partner grants. His giving supports wildlife corridors, marine protected areas, and Indigenous land stewardship programs. He regularly backs rapid response funding during disasters that threaten ecosystems. He also produces documentaries that move policy conversations on oceans and climate.

Jane Fonda

Jane Fonda organizes ongoing climate action through Fire Drill Fridays to keep pressure on legislators. She directs fundraising into frontline groups fighting new fossil fuel projects. Her political committee supports candidates with strong climate plans. She also publishes toolkits that help local organizers plan nonviolent actions and build coalitions.

Mark Ruffalo

Mark Ruffalo cofunded the Solutions Project to bring clean energy to communities across the United States. The group offers grants and media support to organizations advancing community solar and battery storage. He campaigns against fracking and backs research on public health impacts from fossil fuels. His outreach connects scientists and neighborhood leaders to accelerate practical projects.

Shailene Woodley

Shailene Woodley supports youth leadership programs that include environmental training and civic skills. She partners with ocean groups on beach cleanups and plastic reduction campaigns. Her advocacy around pipeline routes centers on water protection and Tribal rights. She also works with voter engagement groups to elevate climate as a turnout issue.

Emma Watson

Emma Watson advances sustainable fashion by championing supply chain transparency and responsible materials. She partnered with fair trade labels early in her career and has highlighted certifications that verify worker welfare and environmental standards. She joined a major luxury group’s sustainability committee to influence targets on climate and biodiversity. Her public wardrobes often showcase brands using organic fibers and recycled textiles.

Jason Momoa

Jason Momoa launched Mananalu Water to replace single use plastic bottles with aluminum that can be recycled widely. He serves as an advocate for ocean protection with campaigns focused on marine debris. His product line funds water restoration projects in regions affected by plastic pollution. He also promotes reef safe practices when filming in coastal locations.

Joaquin Phoenix

Joaquin Phoenix uses major events to promote waste reduction and plant based catering that lowers emissions. He collaborates with animal welfare and climate groups to produce educational content. His campaigns encourage studios and award shows to adopt greener operations. He also supports investigations that document environmental harms in supply chains.

Natalie Portman

Natalie Portman funds food system initiatives that reduce emissions through plant forward programs. She narrates and produces projects that explain the environmental costs of industrial agriculture. Her speaking and campus visits highlight student led climate solutions. She backs classroom garden efforts that teach resource efficient growing methods.

Cate Blanchett

Cate Blanchett helped her theater company transition to solar power and energy efficiency upgrades. She campaigns for home energy switches that cut bills and carbon at the same time. Her public messaging guides households toward renewable electricity plans. She supports creative industry networks that share practical templates for greener productions.

Don Cheadle

Don Cheadle serves as a United Nations Environment Programme Goodwill Ambassador with a focus on climate resilience. He supports projects that bring clean energy and water access to communities facing drought and heat. His work highlights the economic benefits of low carbon development. He also mentors young advocates working on urban air quality.

Gisele Bündchen

Gisele Bündchen funds reforestation and river restoration projects in Brazil and beyond. As a UNEP Goodwill Ambassador she promotes ecosystem protection and regenerative farming. Her grants support native tree nurseries and community planting drives. She also backs wildlife corridor mapping that reconnects fragmented habitats.

Prince William

Prince William created the Earthshot Prize to scale solutions across nature, air, oceans, waste, and climate. The program provides funding and technical support to innovators with measurable impact. Finalists receive mentoring to replicate projects in multiple regions. The prize also secures partnerships that help winners deploy at city and country level.

Billie Eilish

Billie Eilish designs tours with refill stations, plant rich menus, and strong waste diversion plans. She partners with Reverb to audit emissions and fund verified reductions. Her shows include educational eco villages that connect fans to local groups. Merchandise programs use lower impact materials and reduce unnecessary packaging.

Coldplay

Coldplay reengineered live concerts to cut touring emissions through efficient transport and renewable power. Venues feature kinetic floors and battery systems that store clean energy for performances. The band invests in high quality nature restoration to balance remaining emissions. Ticketing and travel guidance encourage fans to use lower carbon options.

Robert Downey Jr.

Robert Downey Jr. founded FootPrint Coalition to invest in climate tech from materials to energy and biodiversity. The group backs startups using robotics and biotech to replace polluting processes. It shares progress updates that track deployments and ecological outcomes. Public events connect founders with partners who can speed up commercialization.

Matt Damon

Matt Damon cofunded Water.org and WaterEquity to expand access to safe water and sanitation. These organizations provide microfinance and impact investments that build household taps and toilets. The programs reduce time spent collecting water and improve community health. They also lower climate risk by strengthening local water systems.

Jaden Smith

Jaden Smith cofounded JUST Water to package spring water in mostly plant based cartons with a recyclable cap. He also helped launch mobile filtration units that provide clean water during crises. His campaigns educate young audiences about plastic waste and source protection. Partnerships with schools promote bottle reuse and local watershed care.

Adrian Grenier

Adrian Grenier cofounded Lonely Whale to cut ocean plastic through culture and policy change. The group’s Strawless campaigns helped cities and companies switch to better options. It incubates solutions for material recovery and reuse. Education programs bring ocean science into classrooms and corporate training.

Arnold Schwarzenegger

Arnold Schwarzenegger founded a network that helps regions finance clean energy and efficiency projects. He hosts an annual summit that brings together mayors, business leaders, and researchers to share case studies. The events spotlight scalable policies on transit, buildings, and grid upgrades. Media outreach from the platform promotes electrification and cleaner air.

Stella McCartney

Stella McCartney leads fashion efforts that avoid leather and fur while investing in next generation materials. Her brand pilots fabric traceability and encourages mills to adopt renewable energy. She partners with innovators working on mycelium based alternatives and recycled fibers. Supplier codes and take back programs push the industry toward circular design.

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