Cate Blanchett’s bid to save the planet

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Cate Blanchett’s bid to save the planet has hit the headlines as she ‘greenovates’ her luxury $10 million Sydney mansion. Apparently Cate, and her playwright husband Andrew Upton, are investing more than $1.5 million on the energy conservation renovations, which will transform their home into an eco-friendly haven for her family. Conservation measures include: Grey water recycling, a 20,000-litre water tank, solar panelling and energy-saving lights. Palm Beach-based Lesiuk Architects, a company which specialises in environmental projects, is in charge of the renovation. Lesiuk Architects, PO Box 30, Palm Beach, NSW 2108. p: (02) 9974 1010 f: (02) 9974 5502

Chief spokesperson for Who On Earth Cares? a website campaign that brings together Australians from all walks of life who are concerned about climate change and want Australia to reduce its greenhouse pollution.

Cate Blanchett, the star of Elizabeth: The Golden Age seems to be a committed enviromentalist, she uses eco-friendly taxis at airports and publicly announces her eco-political views. And Cate’s enviromental concerns are already hatching plans for the Sydney Theatre Company, where she becomes co-artistic director with her husband, in 2008. The couple have confirmed their plans to make the Sydney Theatre Company “greener”, with new works set to reflect those at their home.

“We intend to initiate discussions with companies with the aim of making the building self-sufficient, to green the building. We are talking solar panels, rainwater, the works,” Upton told a press conference. “This would ideally generate enough power to do a whole season off the grid. This would be the first theatre company in the world to do that.”

Congratulations to Cate for making a firm commitment to help the enviroment!

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