Musician for a Cause: Drake Pledges to Green Your Block

Written by Uptown Liz Marketing Intern Nandini Kavuri

On his recent college tour the popular hip hop artist, Drake, has been trying to spread the message of environmentalism.  He teamed up with the national nonprofit organization, Green for All, to help people understand why and how to be green.  Drake has always been very passionate about working toward a sustainable future, and now through his tour, he has been able to raise consciousness about the issue.

To further the message of going green, Drake even made sure his tour was as environmentally friendly as possible.  He travelled in bio-diesel buses and also worked with the concert venues to improve upon recycling. 

People all across the U.S. are learning about how they can go green and the number of opportunities available in a green economy.  At every stop, hundreds of fans took the “I will green my block” pledge.  These simple actions help curb pollution and save people money. The concert website offers tips that can reduce your carbon footprint such as, using less water, unplugging electronics when you’re not using them, and buying less stuff. People also learned how they could mobilize by organizing monthly green events in their communities and sending a message to their state senators asking for action to strengthen the green economy.

Drake is using his celebrity to make a positive impact around campuses and in the community.  See how you can get involved by pledging to green your block.