An eclectic roundup of green events and happenings from around the globe…

• For all you vegans out there: On (or about) March 20, thousands of animal-friendly people in all 50 U.S. states and two dozen other countries will get active to host educational events for Meatout - the world’s largest grassroots diet education campaign. Activists distribute free food, educate their communities, and ask their friends, families, and neighbors to “kick the meat habit” and explore a wholesome, compassionate diet of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
• The true cost of clothing – a special exhibit Eco Chic: Towards Sustainable Swedish Fashion – 11a to 5p Wed.-Sun. Through May 15. Sonoma Valley Museum of Art, 551 Broadway, Sonoma, CA. $10-$12. “Eco Chic” is being shown alongside an exhibition by Marin artist Daniel McCormick titled “Iterations of Ecological Art and Design.” (707) 939-7862. www.svma.org.
• FREE admission: Columbia College Chicago ZERO Waste: Fashion Re-Patterned exhibit March 3 – April 16 … supported by Use It Again (USAgain.com) … and curated by assistant professor Arti Sandhu who wanted to merge the concepts of fashion and zero waste. Students are learning sustainable fashion techniques, how to design clothing by upcycling pre-loved clothing as well as learning how to make use of every bit of fabric.
• Brit Liggett, a 26-year-old blogger from Brooklyn, joined a research expedition this week to collect plastic waste from the ocean. The 11-day clean sweep journeys through the Beagle Channel, Chile. Brit beat out global competitors to clench the coveted opportunity from Electrolux as part of company’s “Vac from the Sea” awareness initiative.
• As we reported pre-event, here’s a quick peek at green fashioning its way down the Red Carpet: Oscar winner Colin Firth’s wife Olivia was swathed in an eco-minded gown made by upcycling expert and haute designer Gary Harvey – materials were sourced from 11 pre-loved, vintage dresses. Lest we forget, dashing hub Colin was resplendent in organically-sourced garb as well.
• Post-Oscars, Natalie Portman partied in a sustainably fashioned dress ($50) from H&M’s new Shades of White Conscious Collection, scheduled to hit stores April 14. (line materials include: organic cotton, Tencel and recycled polyester.)
• New Green Shopping mobile app available at ovi (Nokia store) – culled from GreenGlamGo.com – see details here.
• From the land of negativity: Republicans reintroduce Styrofoam Cups to the Capitol – complicated, really? via: The Daily Green