The 2010 Heart of Green Awards

Orlando is up for The 2010 Heart of Green Awards.

Sponsored by The Home Depot, The Daily Green's Heart of Green Awards honor those people and organizations that take green to the mainstream — to the "heart" of the American people.

On April 20, 2010 The Daily Green will host its second annual Heart of Green Awards ceremony, an invitation-only dinner in the LEED Gold-certified Hearst Tower in New York City.

In addition to honoring celebrities and stalwarts of the environmental movement, The Daily Green honors one Lifetime Achievement winner and one Local Hero, nominated by The Daily Green audience.

Here is Orlando's profile for the Award:

Bloom’s starred in some of the biggest films of the last 10 years, including the Lord of the Rings series and the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise.

His Eco Achievements: Bloom has been a part of environmental company Global Green for several years, and renovated his home with solar panels. He also drives a hybrid car.

Did You Know: In 2009, Bloom participated in the “Australia Unites” fundraiser to benefit victims of Australian bushfires. Bloom also wrote an essay that appeared in the book Antarctica — A Call to Action.

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