Awhile back we posted a video about the Gossip Girl gang going green and speculated that it might have been spearheaded by longtime eco-focused star Kelly Rutherford. Well, if her recent activities are any indication, this is just the woman who would manage to get a whole television set and cast to reduce their impact on the earth. Rutherford has recently been out and about promoting the new Micro-Mini Twist compact fluorescent light bulb (CFL) from Sylvania–the smallest CFL available on the market–she even took some time to trim a CFL-shaped Christmas tree with the bulbs. While we have to wonder a bit about what kind of financial payout Rutherford is gaining for her selling skills, she has always had green goals and this seems to be in line with her mission (even if it’s partially driven by a paycheck).

The Micro-Mini, thanks to its small stature, may fit in some light fixtures that otherwise couldn’t house CFLs, but the important thing for saving on your energy bill and shrinking some of your carbon footprint is to switch to CFLs, period. If the Micro-Mini is the one you want, go for it; if you like another brand, go for that. It’s a small step Rutherford suggests as a great way to get started with a greener lifestyle. Aim to switch all the light bulbs in your house to energy-efficient models and then see where it goes from there. If you’re anything like her, you may find yourself eating organic, using only non-toxic products and driving a Prius in no time. Click here to read more

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Looks like the cast of Gossip Girl is taking a page out of the cast of Entourage’s book: they’ve greened the show’s set by banning plastic water bottles and cups and replacing them with reusable ones. Not only that, but the cast and the CW have also put together a video, with sponsorship from the National Resources Defense Council and Stop Global Warming to encourage viewers to do the same. Cast members Blake Lively, Penn Badgley, and Leighton Meester suggest carrying resusable mugs, throwing on a sweater instead of wasting energy, and canceling magazine subscriptions. Could this be the influence of ultra green fellow cast member Kelly Rutherford?

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