Eco-Environment

Repackaged for the classroom, this episode from the Discovery Channel's science magazine–format show Daily Planet looks at potential ways that economic viability and environmental responsibility can intersect. Enthusiastic hosts Jay Ingram and Natasha Stillwell take viewers around the globe to offer examples of eco-friendliness that are also practical and profitable, profiling several large- and small-scale projects (ranging from the greenest office building in the world to a biodegradable cell phone with an embedded flower seed), while also providing behind-the-scenes peeks at green businesses (such as a nonchemical-based dry cleaning shop and a bottle recycling plant). Conservation efforts are also explored, from tree planting in Australia to Las Vegas's ambitious water-saving and reclamation initiatives. Other titles in The Environment Series (part of the larger Daily Planet in the Classroom) include World of Water: Vessels; World of Water: Taking the Plunge; World of Water: Watercrafts; Winter; Fire; The Cold; Weather Patterns; Natural Disasters; Natural Garden; Mining; and Eco-Houses. Informative, inspiring, and entertaining, this is recommended. Aud: J, H, P. (E. Gieschen)