Our favorite green racecar driver,Leilani Münter, was featured on GreenHeroesTv for her commitment to the environment. While the idea of an environmental racecar driver may seem like an oxymoron, Leilani proves that it can be done. Founder of the Eco Dream Team (PDF), Münter's car was the first fully eco-sponsored race car to hit the famous high banks of Daytona International Speedway earlier this year. She's spreading environmental awareness to millions of NASCAR fans, one race at a time.
Münter's #59 GREENandSAVE Dodge was fielded by Mark Gibson Racing and sponsored by GREENandSAVE and a collaboration of eco friendly companies. In conjunction with GREENandSAVE, these companies represent services and solutions in the key categories that will help take America towards Energy Independence and a more sustainable future: Green News and Resources, Carbon Offsets, Renewable Energy, Energy Reduction, Home Efficiency, and Green Jobs. These associate sponsors include NativeEnergy, groSolar, LED Saving Solutions, Home Efficiency Report and Eco Academy.
The GREENandSAVE family is thrilled that Leilani has been recognized for all she does for the environment by Greenheroestv. She has been an outspoken advocate of environmental issues, serving as the first Ambassador for the National Wildlife Federation and making trips to Capitol Hill to speak to members of Congress on environmental legislation. Not only does she have environmentally friendly sponsors but she also purchases an acre of rainforest for every race she competes in to offset her carbon footprint.
Her racing accomplishments and environmental activism have landed her on the pages of Italian Vogue, Vanity Fair, Esquire, Sports Illustrated and USA Today. With all that she does for the environment it's easy to see why she's our favorite and a Green Hero. We hope other racecar drivers and the general public will follow her example and join in the conversation on how to live more sustainably.
For more information about Leilani check out www.leilanimunter.com and her eco site www.carbonfreegirl.com.
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