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Environmentally-conscious Stars Honored for Earth Day in Hollywood, care of Distinctive Assets

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The stars do so much more than just entertain and titillate us! They use their celebrity to spread the message for worthy causes, such as going green and preserving our mother earth! So in honor of Earth Day’s 40th anniversary, the elite Hollywood Gifting and Events company, Distinctive Assets, is honoring our favorite environmentally-conscious stars with some of our favorite organic/green/socially-conscious products and services.

Jeremy Piven, Pamela Anderson, Justin Timberlake, Bill Maher, Adrian Grenier, Kate Bosworth, P!nk, Leonardo DiCaprio, Melissa Etheridge, Sheryl Crow, Natalie Portman, Penelope Cruz, Drew Barrymore, Ellen DeGeneres, Orlando Bloom, Jake Gyllenhaal , Bette Midler, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Salma Hayek, Sting, Cindy Crawford, Barbra Streisand, Alicia Silverstone, Ricky Martin and Courteney Cox are in for a big surprise, as they will be gifted an Earth Day 2010 Gift Bag, worth a total: $1,628.93, which includes:

Meridane Design: ‘What U Love’ Symbol

Worn as a piece of jewelry, the ‘What U Love’ Symbol contains every letter of the alphabet and every number. Make this personal! This symbol can mean anything to anybody.  What does yours say today?  ($62-$92)  www.meridanedesign.com

Pureology Serious ColourCare: Essentialrepair Shampoo and Conditioner

Pamper your hair with their award-winning, moisturizing, system, utilizing the latest in nanotechnology. ($54.00) www.pureology.com

Sustainable Living Group: Biodegradable Poncho & Shower caps. ($50.00)

www.sustainablelivinggroup.com

World’s Best Cat Litter: World’s Best Cat Litter

Have your kitty go green with a one-two punch! 100% Natural. 110% Performance. World’s Best Cat Litter™ is pet-, people- and planet-safe made with whole-kernel corn and all-natural ingredients using a patented scientific process that delivers advanced odor control and clumping. Using no synthetic chemicals, clays or perfumes, World’s Best Cat Litter™ is biodegradable, septic-safe and all natural. ($7.99-$8.99). Doesn’t your cat deserve it?! www.worldsbestcatlitter.com

Au Shé Cosmetics: Au Shé Signature Set

Au Shé Cosmetics produces handcrafted cosmetics made from primarily Natural & Organic ingredients. Feel beautiful and safe from chemicals at the same time! The Au Shé Signature Set is an assortment of each their quintessential products. ($65.00) www.au-she.com

METAMORPHOSIS: “Damage Control”Apres-Ski Cream

Say NO to exposure! Canadian winters and exposure to the elements may cause skin to become irritated, dry and chapped. Damage Control contains Viridis-5 complex, Algae & Aloe extracts to prevent moisture loss, and protect skin from the harsh effects of the environment. ($54.00) www.metamorphosisskin.com

Sheila Odessey: Eco-friendly bags

These bags are all hand-woven with recycled plastic bags. They are a collection of one-of-a-kind totes, clutches, purses and laptop cases. ($65.00-$125.00) www.sheilaodessey.com 

The Green Garmento, LLC: The Green Garmento

You will be doing so much when you cut down on the use of plastic bags by greening your dry cleaning routine with The Green Garmento; an eco-friendly 3-in-1 reusable laundry, duffel and garment bag created to help eliminate single-use plastic dry cleaning bags. “Be fantastic…use less plastic, switch to The Green Garmento!” ($9.99)

www.thegreengarmento.com

ZEN ZEN: ZEN Deluxe – Earth Day Gift Pack

Organic, artisan soaps in a cute gift bag, hand-loomed vetiver (naturally aromatic) bath mat, zen deluxe (botanic organic) robe.  All packaged in the adorable “I love earth” shopper. Feels so good!  ($175.00) www.zendeluxe.com

Base Brands: Reduce™ WaterWeek™

Reduce™ WaterWeek™ is a line of 5 attractive refillable water bottles that sits in a handy fridge tray designed to promote grab-and-go consumption and eliminate the need for wasteful disposable water bottles. ($19.99) www.reduceeveryday.com

O.W.L., LLC – “Ones We Love”: O.W.L. Jewelry

So sentimental – O.W.L. Sterling Silver Life Style charms are heart-felt and expressive and offers a unique foundation for our exclusive personalized “build your own” necklaces.  Each add-on Life Style charm is adorned with clusters of genuine gem stones. ($150.00 – $295.00) www.owl-jewelry.com

Sublime: Imprint Comfort Mat

Sigh of relief! And make quite a difference! This new anti-fatigue comfort mats offer a solution to a problem, for homeowners who stand in front of their kitchen sinks, stoves, and other areas in the home. These comfort mats help “cushion” the homeowner and are proven to relieve foot and back discomfort from standing on hard surfaces. They are environmentally friendly, non toxic, phthalate free and manufactured without any toxic heavy metals! ($99.99) www.imprintmats.com

 Whip City Candle Co.: Pure Soy by WCC

Soy good! Each jar is hand-poured using ultra clean soy wax combined with the finest exotic oils, allowing maximum fragrance throw. ($25.00) www.whipcitycandle.com      

Endangered Species Chocolate: Four chocolate Bars Gift Certificate

Daily chocolate is good for you! A gift certificate valued at $63 of Endangered Species Chocolate (4 pcs). ($63.00 [email protected]

MednetDirect: Washable Puppy Pad

Bow WOW! Introducing, Washable Puppy Pads from Mednet Direct. A stylish, eco-friendly alternative to disposable doggie pads. ($29.99) www.mednetdirect.com\washable

GoECOlife: GoECOlife™ SOHO personal shredder

8-sheet ultra-quiet shredder plus, a new mini-commercial GoECOlife, shredder and 6 boxes of GoECOlife, Doggy Waste Bags. ($415) www.goecolife.com

Slip N’ Toss, Inc.: Slip N’ Toss 100% Biodegradable Emergency Sandals

Be prepared! Sandals are tri-folded, shrink-wrapped, compact and easy to carry in car, shoulder bag, or purse for airport security or after a night out. Convenient, disposable, 100% biodegradable, Slip N’ Toss is designed for all shoe emergencies. ($3.99) www.slipntoss.com

Sabra : Sabra Hummus

Sabra Hummus is a delicious Mediterranean dip and spread made from authentic, fresh ingredients. Sabra is a nutritionally positive alternative to unhealthy snacks, dips and spreads such as mayonnaise. ($3.99) www.sabra.com

Hass Libre :  Cherry-Blossom T-Shirt

Soft and breezy… Super soft women’s T-Shirt made using Eco-Friendly Organic Cotton and Bamboo. Very stylish yet comfortable shirt depicts an elegant Cherry Blossom Tree blowing in the wind. ($20.00) www.HassLibre.com

Verilux :  CleanWave UV-C Portable Sanitizing Wand

Simply amazing! Chemical-free, eco-friendly sanitizing wand in a lightweight, compact design uses the power of natural light to eliminate up to 99.9 percent of bacteria, viruses, germs and other biological pollutants from surfaces in the home, office, hotel rooms, airplane seats, etc. Quickly and easily sanitizes bedding, phones, remote controls, bathroom surfaces, computer keyboards, etc. Cordless and battery operated, fits easily into a carry-on bag or purse. ($29.95) www.verilux.com

iGo: iGo

Conserve when you never realized you can! Whether we realize it or not, electronics that are plugged in, but are turned off, continue to draw power. The iGo Power Smart Tower features 4 regular outlets and 4 outlets with iGo Green Technology to virtually eliminate standby power. The iGo Power Smart Tower also can also power two low power devices at the same time. ($79.99) www.iGo.com

Living Naturals® : Essential Oil Diffuser

Eco-chic diffuser system. ($45.00-$65.00) www.livingnaturalsonline.com

Cricket Co : Centrix Q-Zone Quiet Dryer

The first truly quiet dryer that does not sacrifice quiet for power.  Using patent pending IQ (Insanely Quiet™) technology, the Q-Zone™ Dryer reduces noise pollution significantly and the Ceramic/Ionic Tourmaline technology leaves hair shiny, healthy and damage free. ($199.99) www.cricketco.com

Get Glow: Light reflector frizz eraser

Eliminates frizz to create beautiful shine and luster. The mineral silica helps create a polished surface that reflects light. ($19.00) www.getglow.com

Anvil Knitwear-T-shirts

Eco-friendly t-shirts  ….$20.00 www.anvilknitwear.com

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