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Curiosity Quest Goes Green Series

Series: Curiosity Quest
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Episodes
49
Rating
TVG
Year
2010
Language
English
Publisher
Green Planet Films

About

Curiosity Quest Goes Green is an upbeat, family, educational program on PBS that explores what viewers are curious about....In Curiosity Quest Goes Green, each episode is also dedicated to raising awareness of earth-friendly issues. Together with host Joel Greene, viewers learn about things that each of us can do to be more eco-friendly and responsible inhabitants of the Planet Earth. In each show, Joel ventures on a quest to answer viewer's letters of curiosity. Each quest takes the audience on location for an unscripted, hands-on exploration.

EPISODES INCLUDE: recycling all different types of materials, worm farming, rescuing wild animals, backyard composting, the effects of plastics in our oceans, Battery Recycling, Fishing for Energy, Green Surfboards, Green Your Home, Lunch Tray Recycling, Polystryrene, Clothing Recycling, and more!

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Episodes

1. Algalita

30m

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Did you know that tiny plastic particles in our ocean could kill marine life? Join Joel on this episode as he learns what we can do to keep plastic out of our oceans.

2. Aluminum Can Recycling

30m

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Did you know that making aluminum cans from used cans takes 95% less energy?  Watch as Joel explores the many uses for recycled aluminum cans.

3. Backyard Composting

30m

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Did you know that millions of recyclable food is thrown in the landfills each year? Join Joel on this episode as he learns the benefits of backyard composting.

4. Battery Recycling

30m

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Did you know that it is illegal in the state of California to throw away your old batteries? Join host Joel Greene as he explores how batteries can be recycled.

5. Big Toys

30m

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Children's play structures made out of recycled materials? Watch as Joel tours the Big Toys factory to learn how these large toys are made!.

6. Car Recycling

30m

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Did you know that cars can be recycled?  Join Joel as he witnesses the massive power of a car crusher!

7. Construction And Demolition

30m

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Ever wonder what happens to a home after it is demolished?  Join Joel on this episode to find out how 95% of a home can be recycled, including the interior!

8. Covanta Energy

30m

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Join Joel as he learns how Covanta Energy controls burning trash to help power the cities in the county..

9. E-Waste

30m

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Did you know that computer monitors contain lead that is harmful to our environment?  Join Joel as he explores the process of recycling used electronics.

10. E-World

30m

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How is the valuable information on our computers destroyed? Join Joel on this quest to learn how electronics are recycled and reused.

Extended Details

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