The star is Stella McCartney, of course!
How do you write about fashion and environmental star Stella McCartney? You start with the facts.
Once again, McCartney has outdone herself! This time it was in Paris in March, where she presented her sustainable fashion while at the same time bringing awareness and raising funds for the Leuser Ecosystem in Indonesia by supporting the Canopy Planet Organization.
Fact # 1 The Leuser Ecosystem
The Leuser Ecosystem is an ancient tropical rainforest covering more than 6.5 million acres in Sumatra, Indonesia. It is an important source of oxygen for the world and has been identified by Conservation International for its exceptionally high levels of biological diversity. The Leuser Ecosystem is home to
- 105 mammal species, including rhinos, tigers, elephants, clouded leopards, sun bears, and the endangered Sumatran orangutan
- 382 bird species
- 8,500 plant species
- over 95 species of reptiles and amphibians
- the tallest and largest flowers in the world
The protection of the entire remaining Leuser ecosystem is vital as it is home to so many endemic and endangered species that need space to thrive.
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