The organizers and attendees tried to be very sustainable and demonstrated in their attempts to become more carbon-neutral, at this year’s Academy Awards.
The Academy Awards, which were held last Sunday, included plant-based, vegan appetizers in the lobby before the show. The organizers of the annual Oscar Nominees Luncheon introduced a plant-based menu, too.
In a statement reported by the Independent, the Academy of Motion Pictures, Arts, and Science wrote: “The Academy is an organization of storytellers from around the world, and we owe our global membership a commitment to supporting the planet.
For the past decade, the Academy has been committed to reducing its carbon footprint. For the past seven years, the Oscars show has had a net-zero carbon imprint. We continue to expand our sustainability plan with the ultimate goal of becoming carbon neutral.
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Attendees also followed the same route, as many of them chose to take a more sustainable and eco-friendly approach when choosing their gowns. Instead of getting new, designer outfits, some of the celebrities decided to recycle their previously worn attire.
Let’s take a look!
1. Elizabeth Banks
Elizabeth Banks wore a beautiful red dress she previously wore in 2004. The 46-year-old actress still looked gorgeous in the dress she first wore 16 years ago. “It’s gorgeous and it fits…so why not wear it again?!” Banks wrote on her Instagram account.
According to her post, she made this decision to “bring global awareness to the importance of sustainability in fashion and consumerism as it relates to climate change, production & consumption, ocean pollution, labor & women,” as she wrote.
2. Jane Fonda
A well-known advocate for sustainability, Jane Fonda, actively participated in climate change protests. She also decided to re-wear her dress.
The 82-year-old actress wore this dress in 2014 when she presented the Best Picture award at the Oscars. Fonda chose ethically harvested gold and sustainable diamonds to accessorize her look.
3. Arianna Huffington
Arianna Huffington also followed the same footsteps for the Oscars after-party. She rocked a Valentino dress she wore for an event in 2013, looking equally stunning.
4. Joaquin Phoenix
Joaquin Phoenix also joined these celebrities in this cause. In January, the actor announced that he would wear the same Stella McCartney tuxedo throughout the whole awards season.
The ‘Joker’ star, is an outspoken environmentalist and animal rights supporter. He took this stand to support sustainable fashion.
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