Eco Talks

Wonder what happened at the 2008 Golden Globe Award ceremony. To begin with, no hybrids, recycled red carpets, compostable flatware or sustainable gowns could be spotted. Blame it on the screenwriters’ strike, but all who came to attend the award function, included reporters and publicists. Well, for those who haven’t recognized the significance of the globe this year, let me repeat, it was the most earth-friendly awards even ever held in LA.

Despite the hic ups, NBC still televised a half an hour special on the show for under 6 million viewers, which is about a quarter of last year’s figure. The faces of Billy Bush and Nancy O’Dell suitably punished the idle minds. But Jorge Camara, president of the Hollywood Foreign Press, is optimistic. “The Golden Globes will be back bigger and better than ever next year,” claimed Camara.

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