Who is the eco-soldier?
Malin Akerman is an actress from Canada who has hitherto been seen in movies like ‘The Proposal’, ’27 Dresses’ and ‘The Heartbreak Kid’ among others. She also stars in the movie ‘Happythankyoumoreplease’ directed by Josh Radnor, in which she plays a girl suffering from Alopecia. She has also acted in ‘Electra Luxx’ which will be releasing shortly.
She has spent her childhood in Canada where eco-friendly acts are a part of regular everyday living. She has mentioned that composting, recycling, using public transport and cycling are common occurrences in Canada. The 32 year-old actress is presently married to Roberto Zincone, who is an Italian musician and who made her fall in love with pasta!
Where is the good work being done?
Malin Akerman has recently bought a new house in Los Angeles, USA and has taken some great steps to save the environment. She is also involved in a number of environment friendly projects.
What exactly are the praiseworthy efforts?
Malin Akerman who grew up up in Canada believes that she has been an environmentalist right from her childhood. In her recently bought house she has installed solar panels and rainwater collecting systems .She also owns a hybrid car. They stay in a neighborhood where the grocery store is nearby, so walking is a comfortable option for doing the grocery shopping. This not only saves fuel, but is also a healthier alternative.
Her efforts however go beyond being aware about the environment, as she is actually working to spread awareness. She works with the LeConte Middle School in Los Angeles, where she is involved in garden planting projects. She also teaches the kids about proper nutrition, the environment and caring for the earth.
What impact is it likely to have?
Malin Akerman is a popular actress and she sends a very positive and inspiring message by incorporating eco-friendly features in her own house, like solar panels and rain water harvesting. She is a popular figure and apart from contributing to save the environment by taking measures herself, her actions can actually inspire people all over the globe to take care of the environment.
Further, by being involved in a school project she again sets a remarkable example and highlights the necessity to make the future generation aware about the needs of the environment. This helps inculcate in them environment friendly habits, and sensitizes them to caring for Mother Earth ! We hope that many fans follow her “Green” footsteps, and start actively caring for the environment.
Via: MNN