COMPLEX MAGAZINE'S FIRST-EVER 'GREEN ISSUE' FEATURES SPECIAL HIGHLIGHT OF ECO-FRIENDLY BRANDS AND LIFESTYLE SOLUTIONS FOR YOUNG CONSUMERS

Mila Kunis and 'Harold and Kumar' Stars John Cho and Kal Penn Grace the Cover

NEW YORK, NY — Complex magazine is taking an active role in bringing awareness to the world's growing global warming crisis with its April/May "Green Issue." Designed to offer sustainable lifestyle and purchase solutions for young men, the inaugural issue will feature a special highlight of eco-friendly apparel and footwear from such brands as Levis, Nike, adidas and Burton, along with helpful information on environmental issues. Headlining the issue are cover stars John Cho and Kal Penn from New Line Cinema's Harold & Kumar and actress Mila Kunis. The issue also features interviews with Snoop Dogg, Steve Nash, Danica Patrick and more. The issue hits newsstands April 8th nationwide.

"When coming up with ideas for this issue, we felt it was important to educate our readers in a way that fits the Complex lifestyle," said Complex Editor-In-Chief Noah Callahan-Bever. "Our readers are brand-conscious consumers who look for the story behind the products that they buy and don't want to feel as if they are being preached to. Here was our chance to tell this story in a way that shows them how to look good and maintain their daily routine, while being environmentally conscious at the same time."

Following are highlights from the April/May "Green Issue" of Complex:

Style Guide

Addicted: Natural Selection - Page 35
Complex offers a lineup of eco-friendly brands that are changing the face of "Green." Items include Philips's Eco Flat TV, which includes energy-efficient features that cut down on consumption; Burton's '09 iDiom jacket made of recycled materials; etnies footwear from The Seed Project; Brunton SolarRolls and more. This section also includes organic grooming products from Burt's Bees Body Wash to Jason 6-in-1 Beard and Skin Therapy.

Hooked Up - Page 71
T-shirts produced from organic cotton farming; organic denim from Levis and Quiksilver; and Bellum Classics watches developed from obscure antiques and vintage Rolexes. This is just a taste of what you can find in the Hooked Up section, accompanied by a list of tips on how to pull off some of Spring's best trends with a hint of eco-consciousness.

Laced - Page 59
This month's "Laced" section features a special highlight of the Nike Trash Talk, Steve Nash's new shoe that follows the Jordan XX3 as the next big "green" basketball sneaker. More information on what sneaker brands are doing to contribute to the environment can be found in the Life of Sneakers article (See below).

Mila Kunis Cover Story - Page 90
In her first-ever Complex cover story, actress Mila Kunis talks about everything from monogamy and voice acting to working with director Judd Apatow in her upcoming film Forgetting Sarah Marshall.

Lifestyle Side

Save the Plant - Page 56
There's more to cannabis than bongs and vaporizers. Everyone's favorite greenery might be the key to Earth's redemption. This article by writer Siobhan O'Connor shows the environmental benefit and various uses of hemp, from apparel manufacturing and consumption to its use in the European automotive industry.

Individuals: Steve Nash - Page 35
Steve Nash's ability to push an offense to light speed while maximizing his teammates' productivity has made him a two-time NBA MVP. Off the court, the father of two young girls is setting an eco-friendly example in his everyday lifestyle. In addition to driving a Lexus RX 400h hybrid SUV, he's in the process of cutting down on waste produced by his Vancouver-based Steve Nash Sports Club and converting his home to solar power.

Individuals: Snoop Dogg - Page 42
Famous lover of everything "green," rapper Snoop Dogg speaks out about everything from drug abuse and LA's gang culture to the ups and downs of fame.

The Life of Sneakers - Page 71
As sneaker culture continues to grow, independent brands are producing footwear that can be worn as fashion accessories, ecological programs are making the industry better for the environment and many of the original brands are returning to classic styling and luxurious fabrics while they innovate for the future. This in-depth story looks at what both mainstream and independent brands are doing to change the game, with a special highlight on environmental strides made by Nike, Etnies/Sole Technology and Puma.

John Cho and Kal Penn Cover Story - Page 48
Complex writer Gabriel Alvarez sits down with Harold and Kumar stars Kal Penn and John Cho to talk about the making of their upcoming film Harold and Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay.