Philanthropic efforts Adrian Grenier

1 philanthropic efforts

1.1 dell social advocate
1.2 lonely whale foundation
1.3 shft mobile kitchen classroom powered stone barns
1.4 further charitable work
1.5 other ventures

philanthropic efforts
dell social advocate

in 2015, adrian took on role dell’s first social advocate, championing healthier, more sustainable choices , actions through digital storytelling , advocacy. adrian partners dell advance company’s 2020 legacy of goals including advocating adoption of circular economy. together, dell , adrian launched nyc tech takeback program make easier new yorkers responsibly recycled used technology through dell reconnect program. in 2016, launched legacy of short documentary film contest further explore challenges , benefits of circular economic model. dell supports adrian’s own social efforts including powering lonely whale expedition , virtual reality experience, “cry out: lonely whale experience.” they’ve kicked off feasibility study explore use of ocean plastics in dell packaging.

lonely whale foundation

adrian grenier has long been active on behalf of environmental , social causes – role first social advocate dell computers, creating lonely whale foundation in 2015 vehicle inspire empathy , action protecting ocean environment , marine life.

in december, grenier attended cop 21 climate talks in paris , advocated alongside ocean explorer sylvia earle , wildlife conservation leader dr. jane goodall swift action reduce global carbon pollution. recently, announced dell launch of market based plastics packaging feasibility study designed reduce plastic waste entering ocean.

decided co-found lonely whale foundation after seeing power lonely whale s story had connect of our oceans. climate change can seem overwhelming think 52 has helped recognize , connect 1 another, , ourselves, make changes. realized filming documentary alone wasn’t enough. s hope connecting our children, , our global community, lonely whale story through education , awareness programs inspire change. grow our community inspire both individuals , organizations towards making significant changes support ocean health. today’s children tomorrow’s environmental leaders. more can educate next generation state of ocean , can everyday make difference, better prepared they’ll ensure ocean health improves , stays healthy multiple generations.

the shft mobile kitchen classroom powered stone barns

in 2014, grenier , glatzer partnered stone barns center food , agriculture create shft mobile kitchen classroom – high school program empowers , engages students through connecting food issues care about; culture, environment, , power. operating in 5 boroughs of new york city, curriculum pairs academic lessons hands on cooking classes. through holistic approach, course designed teenagers understand how food choices relate broader issues of personal , environmental health.http://www.westchestermagazine.com/blogs/eat-drink-post/february-2016/cooking-for-a-cause-stone-barns-mobile-kitchen-classroom-expands-to-the-bronx/

further charitable work

grenier has shown support little kids rock, national nonprofit works restore , revitalize music education in disadvantaged public schools, filming psa organization. grenier board member @ react film, non-profit leverages best documentary filmmaking promote social responsibility , spark civic engagement. grenier supporter of charity water , co-hosted first annual charity water ball in 2006 jessica stam.

other ventures

in 2009, grenier launched eco-themed app iphone , android mobile platforms. app, called ecohero, incorporated barcode-scanning technology consumers weigh products’ environmental , health impact. ecohero contained other functions, such carbon calculator , eco-encyclopedia.

in 2012, grenier partnered former nike designer justin hawkins found churchkey can company, seattle-based microbrewery. brewery s name refers flagship beer, must opened using can piercer, or church key .

grenier investor , advisor mobile video app montaj. released in january 2013, montaj allows create videos, joining small (5 seconds or less) video clips using smartphone camera.