Blythe Danner

Blythe Katherine Danner (born February 3, 1943) is a prolific American actress who has appeared in numerous stage, screen, and film roles.

Environmental activism

In addition to her acting work, Blythe Danner has been involved with environmental issues such as recycling and conservation for over 30 years, having seen firsthand the contrast between her rural youth and her later residence in Los Angeles and New York. She has been active with INFORM, is on the Board of Environmental Activists and the Board of Directors of the Environmental Media Association, and won the 2002 EMA Board of Directors Ongoing Commitment Award. She was instrumental in implementing curbside recycling in Santa Monica and in retaining the New York City recycling program despite threatened budget cuts in 1991, has driven an electric car since the first General Motors EV1 was available, and has installed solar panels at her house. In 2002 Danner, her husband Bruce Paltrow, and her daughter Gwyneth Paltrow worked together on a series of PSAs encouraging use of alternative energy sources and alternative fuel vehicles. Blythe Danner recently announced that she plans to take up skydiving.

Related Topics:
Recycling - Conservation - Los Angeles - New York - INFORM - Environmental Activists - Environmental Media Association - 2002 - Santa Monica - New York City - 1991 - General Motors - EV1 - PSA

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