Metro US (New York, Boston and Philadelphia) is pleased to welcome actor Matthew Modine as a guest editor on Metro's Earth Day edition, April 22.
As part of the ongoing guest editor program, Metro US and Earth Day New York (www.earthdayny.org) invited Matthew Modine, who is renowned for his contributions in film and green advocacy including the global environmental initiative Bicycle for a Day, as a guest editor for a day, bringing his own style to Metro US newspapers.
"Matthew's message unites environmental activism, personal health and quality of life issues that matter to our readers," said Tony Metcalf, Metro US Editor-in-Chief. "He brings a green perspective to city life and is a role model and inspiration for sustainable living."
"In working with Metro newspaper I hope to highlight the impact of our consumer lifestyles on the environment and show readers how they can take steps to reduce their consumption every day," Modine said. "It's exciting to work with some of the world's best writers on the world's largest global newspaper."
In May 2008, Modine founded Bicycle for a Day to increase the use of bicycles in everyday life, help protect the environment and encourage individuals to improve their health. As an advocate for sustainability, Modine participated in this year's E campaign honoring the 40th anniversary of Earth Day. The campaign, developed by Earth Day New York, is designed to give the eco-awareness day a "fresh face, draw new people into the environmental movement, and inspire everyone to take positive action for the planet."
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Contacts:
Metro New York
Lauren Berkemeyer, 646-792-8076
lauren.berkemeyer@metro.us