The Green

Food makes everybody happy. It's the most important natural resource on the surface of the planet. Thankfully it It is arguably the most sexy natural resource as well. This week's showings on THE GREEN include the following showings.

BIG IDEAS FOR A SMALL PLANET: FOOD [www.sundancechannel.com]

Andy and Amy Berliner run Amy's Kitchen, an organic food production company that makes healthier frozen meals. Learn about mass production in the organic farming industry. Also featured are students in New Mexico who are building a greenhouse for their local school. Read about Benziger Winery, an organic operation interested in respecting the earth while harvesting fine wine from its crops.



ECOISTS: Stefanie Powers [www.sundancechannel.com]

Stefanie Powers, president of William Holden's Wildlife Foundation [www.whwf.org], is an advocate of everybody in the world undertaking a personal commitment to changing the climate dynamic in their local neighborhood. She also believes people should partake in collective activities to create change through being aware of environmental issues when voting and in writing letters to representatives when important issues are being voted on in the branches of government.



ECO BIZ: Zen Home Cleaning [www.sundancechannel.com]

Dianna Haynes is a former model who decided to start a home cleaning business with a conscience. Zen Home Cleaning focuses on cleaning a space immaculately while maintaining a healthy environment. Many toxic chemicals can be used in various cleaning substances and life long exposure can stress immune systems.



ALL IN THIS TEA [www.sundancechannel.com]

Go on an exotic tour of some of the places where herbal teas are grown and harvested. You might find out about some new teas that you can look for in your local grocery store.



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