They represent warmer weather, sipping cool, tasty drinks and gathering outside with friends. But this summer, Starbucks green umbrellas also stand for environmental awareness.
To benefit Global Green USA, some of your favorite celebrities are designing, painting and transforming Starbucks umbrellas into original works of art based on the theme “Be Green This Summer.”
Beginning May 21, the umbrellas are being auctioned to the public with winning bid amounts benefiting Global Green USA, an organization working to stem climate change. In addition to the winning bids, Starbucks will contribute $25,000 to this forward-thinking organization. Learn more about Global Green USA.
Find out how you can make a difference by playing the
Planet Green Game.
RelightNY
After seeing a Starbucks ad in The New York Times that advocated the use of energy-saving compact florescent light (CFL) bulbs, Avery Hairston and some friends founded RelightNY. The group hopes to raise environmental awareness by supplying CFL bulbs to residents in lower-income housing.
Dave Price / CBS’s The Early Show
Dave Price has been the weather anchor and a feature reporter for CBS News’ The Early Show since July 2003. In addition to in-studio forecasts and reports, Price can be seen entertaining crowds live on the plaza outside the CBS studios.
Phetus
An artist since childhood, Phetus has his own gallery/showroom/screen-printing studio, Concrete Vibes, in Freeport, Long Island. Phetus has designed artwork and clothing for many famous faces and brands, including Ludacris, Wyclef Jean, J.Lo clothing and MTV.
The Cast of Chicago
Chicago is one of Broadway’s most popular and thrilling musicals, as well as the eighth-longest running show in Broadway's history. The winner of six Tony Awards®, it’s no wonder The New York Times calls it “the best musical in town.”
Todd English
Executive chef & restaurateur, Todd English has established several Olives restaurant brands throughout the country and has been recognized by many of the industry’s most prestigious publications. He is the author of three cookbooks and currently hosts a program on PBS.
George Knight
Knight has been on the air as DJ for local station WBOS since the early ’90s. Previously he served as production director at the station for seven years and was a member of WBOS’s morning show “Young & The Restless.”
Julie Kramer
Radio personality Julie Kramer has been on air longer than anyone at WFNX, starting her career in radio at the age of 19 while studying photography in college. In 2000 Kramer won the “Best of Boston Award” for best disc jockey.
Doug Flutie
Winner of the 1984 Heisman Trophy while at Boston College, Flutie had a successful 13-year career in the NFL, predominantly with the New England Patriots. Flutie retired in June 2006 and is currently a college football analyst for ABC Sports and ESPN, as well as president and co-founder of the Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism, Inc., which he and his wife formed in honor of their son.
To benefit Global Green USA, some of your favorite celebrities are designing, painting and transforming Starbucks umbrellas into original works of art based on the theme “Be Green This Summer.”
Beginning May 21, the umbrellas are being auctioned to the public with winning bid amounts benefiting Global Green USA, an organization working to stem climate change. In addition to the winning bids, Starbucks will contribute $25,000 to this forward-thinking organization. Learn more about Global Green USA.
Find out how you can make a difference by playing thePlanet Green Game.
RelightNY
After seeing a Starbucks ad in The New York Times that advocated the use of energy-saving compact florescent light (CFL) bulbs, Avery Hairston and some friends founded RelightNY. The group hopes to raise environmental awareness by supplying CFL bulbs to residents in lower-income housing.
Dave Price / CBS’s The Early Show
Dave Price has been the weather anchor and a feature reporter for CBS News’ The Early Show since July 2003. In addition to in-studio forecasts and reports, Price can be seen entertaining crowds live on the plaza outside the CBS studios.
Phetus
An artist since childhood, Phetus has his own gallery/showroom/screen-printing studio, Concrete Vibes, in Freeport, Long Island. Phetus has designed artwork and clothing for many famous faces and brands, including Ludacris, Wyclef Jean, J.Lo clothing and MTV.
The Cast of Chicago
Chicago is one of Broadway’s most popular and thrilling musicals, as well as the eighth-longest running show in Broadway's history. The winner of six Tony Awards®, it’s no wonder The New York Times calls it “the best musical in town.”
Todd English
Executive chef & restaurateur, Todd English has established several Olives restaurant brands throughout the country and has been recognized by many of the industry’s most prestigious publications. He is the author of three cookbooks and currently hosts a program on PBS.
George Knight
Knight has been on the air as DJ for local station WBOS since the early ’90s. Previously he served as production director at the station for seven years and was a member of WBOS’s morning show “Young & The Restless.”
Julie Kramer
Radio personality Julie Kramer has been on air longer than anyone at WFNX, starting her career in radio at the age of 19 while studying photography in college. In 2000 Kramer won the “Best of Boston Award” for best disc jockey.
Doug Flutie
Winner of the 1984 Heisman Trophy while at Boston College, Flutie had a successful 13-year career in the NFL, predominantly with the New England Patriots. Flutie retired in June 2006 and is currently a college football analyst for ABC Sports and ESPN, as well as president and co-founder of the Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism, Inc., which he and his wife formed in honor of their son.
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