Green Planet Films

Join Joel on this quest as he learns how to properly dispose of household hazardous waste and various recyclable materials.

Did you know that foam lunch trays can be recycled? Check out this episode where elementary school students show us how they recycle all of their foam lunch trays.

The third largest freshwater lake on the planet has been invaded by numerous exotic species over the last century. "Lake Invaders: The Fight For Lake Huron" is a documentary which explores the threat to Lake Huron's ecosystem and the innovative solutions employed by biologists. Biologists from around the Great Lakes describe invaders such as the sea lamprey, alewife, zebra mussel, quagga mussel, goby, and killer amphipod. They describe the damage caused by these invaders and efforts to manage...

These two classic documentaries explore bicycle use and bicycle cultures in China, Europe, and the U.S. and show how bicycling is being taken up by many as a vital and powerful response to various environmental and social problems. We Are Traffic details the start of the Critical Mass bicycle movement.

Did you know that recycled plastic bottles could be turned into clothing? Join Joel as he learns how Patagonia, a clothing manufacturer, helps the environment in so many ways.

Have you ever wondered how water can be recycled? Greene visits a water reclamation plant where he learns where the water goes after it's flushed down the toilet and how it can be cleaned, treated and re-used.

Join Joel Greene and the Curiosity Quest crew as they float through the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Watch as Joel gets a chance to feed interesting mana fish while balancing over a massive fish tank.

Did you know that some people dump their trash in the desert? Follow Joel on this journey throughout the Antelope Valley in California to learn what steps are being taken there to prevent illegal dumping.

Join Joel on this quest as he journeys to Oregon where he joins a boat safety class to learn what to do just in case he needs to abandon ship. Watch as Joel jumps in his safety suit and learns how to board the small raft.

Peter Proctor is New Zealand's father of biodynamic agriculture. Compost is the fundamental element in all gardening and farming. This master class takes you through the compost making process from gathering and assembling your materials to creating the perfect compost heap.

Exuma is a documentary film that uses innovative cinematography above and below the surface to highlight the surreal beauty of the Exuma Cays. The Exumas are a string of small islands in the Bahamas and this film is the first to highlight the beauty of these remote out islands. The film is a window into this surreal world of sand, sky and water through the eyes and thoughts of a young woman who lives there. "Exuma" is lightly and gracefully narrated by Susanna Girolamo, a lady of the islands....

Where does all the grass go after you mow your lawn? Find out on this episode as Joel explores Burrtec's green waste transfer station.