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!
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.
What if all of the toys in the world were made out of recycled materials? Check out Green Toys as Joel revisits the factory and finds out how they make super sturdy toys out of recycled milk jugs!
Did you know that a reticulated python can grow up to 35 feet in length? Get a close up look at several species of reptiles on this episode as Joel journeys through a reptile rescue facility.
Have you ever wondered what soap is made of? Greene not only visits a manufacturing company that makes organic cleaning products, but he gets to peer in the lab and make his own hand soap concoction.
When it comes to paint, do you know what a hockey puck is? Greene visits Acrylatex to learn how they recycle unused paint and make some amazing new products out of dried up paint.
When it comes to being green solar panels are one of the best ways to help families and companies operate off "the grid." Joel visits a plant that manufactures solar panels that create energy from the sun!
Did you know that animals can be used in the recycling process? Check out this episode where we visit an extreme recycling facility to learn why they have animals.
Millions of tourists visit beaches each year…but some leave trash behind. Watch this episode of Curiosity Quest to learn how tourism affects beach cities in the U.S. and how we can do our part to keep them clean.
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.
Have you ever wondered how you can help your school recycle more? Check out this awesome journey for three middle school's taking on the "trash free challenge."
