Global Green USA raised awareness for eco-conscious living through its 12th Annual Pre-Oscar Party.

Last Wednesday, it was easy being green: Global Green USA, an organization dedicated to building a more sustainable future, hosted its 12th Annual Pre-Oscar party at AVALON Hollywood. Stars walked the green carpet—presented by the all-new 2016 Next Generation Chevrolet Volt—to share their personal tips for a greener future.

Other sponsors included Ashley Morgan, Bently Enterprises, Chantecaille, Turf Terminators, Energy Upgrade California, Defiant Whiskey, DeLoach Vineyards, Lux & Eco, One & Only Resorts, Naturepedic, Pureology, and VEEV Spirits.

Amy Smart attends Global Green USA’s 12th Annual Pre-Oscar Party at AVALON Hollywood on February 18, 2015.

“It’s nice to have a green-conscious event in the middle of award season,” said the uber-talented Amy Smart. “It brings the awareness back to what matters.”

Smart was one of many celebs to show support—and draw attention to—Global Green USA’s ongoing efforts to find and harness smart solutions to climate change and encourage green lifestyle choices around the world. Ashley Greene, newly engaged Maggie Grace, Missi Pyle, Billy Zane, Matt Walsh and Cheryl Tiegs, among others, helped raise awareness that night (and looked fabulous doing it).

Missi Pyle attends Global Green USA’s 12th Annual Pre-Oscar Party at AVALON Hollywood on February 18, 2015.

“You don’t have to go crazy,” said Missi Pyle. “Just be mindful. Buy at thrift stores, shop locally-owned, even something as small as not showering every day makes a big difference. It’s the little things.” Later in the Volt lounge, she shared that her whole outfit was vintage, right down to her clutch purse, and I for one couldn’t be happier—I thought her look was the best of the night!

Theo Von and Ashley Greene attend Global Green USA’s 12th Annual Pre-Oscar Party at AVALON Hollywood on February 18, 2015.

The pre-Oscar party was co-hosted by Ashley Greene and Theo Von, whose witty banter kept everyone entertained. Guests were treated to a delish dinner and rocked out to performances by acoustic guitarist Makana and Common, who gave an exciting performance of his Oscar-nominated song “Glory.” They also partied the night away to DJ sets by KCRW’s Jason Bentley and DJ Syrena.

Image: Laura Klein

Finally, guests received stunning gift bags from Lux & Eco that included swag from Mrs. Meyers Clean Day, Branch Basics, Schmidt’s Natural Deoderant, Chantecaille Brilliant Gloss, Jax Coco coconut water, Sustain Condoms, Waterfall Tea Company, EcoTools, Muse School CA, Coco Eco, Pureology, and Makana’s new album “Twenty Fine.”

Les McCabe, Global Green USA President and CEO said it best: “It’s the small steps everyone takes cumulatively that make a huge impact on the environment.” It’s no wonder this event grows by leaps and bounds every year—and thanks to this organization, we are too.

You can check out all of the amazing things Global Green USA is up to by visiting their website.

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Celebrity Images: Getty Images for Global Green

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With the Academy Awards taking place on February 27, Suzi Amis Cameron, wife of legendary Oscar award-winning producer, director, and writer James Cameron, is calling all designers 18 and over with $75 in their pocket to think about creating a dress for her Red Carpet, Green Dress competition.

Not just any dress of course, but a sustainable red carpet stunner that Cameron will wear as she walks down the strip at the Global Green pre-Oscar Party in Hollywood, California on February 23. While none of James Cameron’s movies are up for an Oscar this year, he will be receiving a Milestone Award from The Producers Guild of America, so looking good this year is pretty important (no pressure young designer).

Last year’s winner, Jillian Granz, a Michigan State University senior majoring in apparel and textile design, was the lucky designer who was flown out to L.A. and set up in style, not to mention getting some face time with both Camerons.

The Red Carpet Green Dress contest is an international fundraising competition with all funds raised going toward the MUSE Global program and MUSE School Ca.The MUSE Global Program fully funds a school in Mae Sot, Thailand for children who have escaped the genocide in Burma (Myanmar). Approximately 50 percent of the children at MUSE School Ca. are on financial aid. This aid provides many children from under-privileged situations an opportunity to receive an education, which might otherwise not be possible.

To learn more about entering the contest and facts, you can continue reading here.

Top image from Red Carpet, Green Dress: Jillian Granz, a Michigan State University senior majoring in apparel and textile design, who won the Red Carpet, 2010 Green Dress competition.

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