He is a leader not a follower. I can't believe people would actually take the trouble to complain about someone that helps the environment.
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Leonardo DiCaprio Buys Eco-Friendly NYC Condo
Friday April 4, 2008
 Eric Ryan/Getty Images How green is Leonardo DiCaprio? The staunch environmentalist, 33, just bought a luxe eco-friendly New York City pad, according to New York magazine. (The price is unknown.) Called the Riverhouse, the 264-unit condominium high-rise comes complete with programmable thermostats, a 24-hour fresh-filtered air system, a gray and black water treatment facility, rooftop green landscaping and free bike storage. The building was built with only non-pollutant materials and solar-powered energy. Good news if DiCaprio and girlfriend Bar Refaeli decide to start a family. The building offers a children's playroom, indoor 50' lap pool, media café, fitness center (with yoga studio), indoor children’s Light House, landscaped Riverhouse terrace and a dog spa. His rep confirmed the purchase, telling New York, “Riverhouse is a prime example of how green technology is both accessible and achievable for new residential developments — it is a groundbreaking building.” DiCaprio is currently in Boston filming Martin Scorsese's Shutter Island with . Join Us on Facebook and Twitter for even more up to the minute celebrity news and photos!
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9:48 AM
Anonymous Says:
4:26 PM
Anonymous Says:
Good for him. Most celebs shell out their cash on mansions with heated floors and drawers in their bathrooms, wine tasting rooms, heated driveways, and other ridiculous features that suck up energy. It's nice to see a celeb put his money where his mouth is.
3:34 PM
Anonymous Says:
leo is amazing
1:10 PM
Anonymous Says:
I used to like him until he turned environmental nut! It's fine to care about the environment, but he takes it to the extreme.
10:00 PM
Anonymous Says:
How much to be green?
7:13 PM
Anonymous Says:
... Like he has before with all of his eco-friendly purchases, like his green car, condo, etc.
7:12 PM
Anonymous Says:
I give Leonardo DiCaprio nothing, but praise for buying an Eco-Friendly NYC Condo, this just shows that Leo is a good guy with the environment!
6:34 PM
Anonymous Says:
See here's the thing. It would have to be available to regular human folk to change the planet. Not the super fing rich. How will that help the planet by having a freaking dog spa. Whatever, boingo for him.
4:20 PM
Anonymous Says:
congrad's on your new blockbuster.I think your going to be successful.He just needs to choose what type of wall paper he is going to use.Red and yellow or brown.p.s. this is my second attempt righting this so i hope it goes through or better jet i hope you pisssssssst get my message.If kevin f. can get over brit why can't i get over my obbession with your fab wall paper.
1:34 PM
Anonymous Says:
Um yeah, a programmable thermostat and air exchange? Don't most new houses have that? It's not that big a deal. Way to go US magazine on crappy news.
1:14 PM
Anonymous Says:
They should knock it all down. Haul it all to a landfill. And replace it with eco-friendly stuff.
1:07 PM
Anonymous Says:
You know what my idea of an eco-friendly condo is? A tent.
1:06 PM
Janet Says:
This is wonderful news! I hope more investors follow & develop eco-friendly buildings to replace what we have! Post new comment |
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