Actress Cate Blanchett is big on saving the environment. The Australian actress is taking steps to “ensure that her children have a safe, sustainable future.” In her bid to play her part, the 38-year old has stopped washing her hair and has resorted to 2-minute showers. Blanchett became a crusader to help the environment after paying a visit to Lake Samonsvale in Australian and seeing how drought has affected the area.

Blanchett who has appeared in the Lord of the Rings trilogy has involved her family in developing habits that will help the environment. The family now uses green energy to power their home.

The Academy-award winning Blanchett is married to playwright, Andrew Upton and has two children.