Doin' the Green Thing
The City of Oakland's Public Works Agency
and KTOP - TV Channel 10
Present
An Award-Winning Ten-Part Environmental Series
Now Airing On KTOP - TV Channel 10
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The ten episode topics are:
(listed in alphabetical order)
Air Quality
Information about improving air quality in the community by choosing alternative modes
of transportation such as:
- Alternative Fuel Vehicles
- Public Transportation (e.g., bus, BART)
- Bicycling
- Car-pooling
Clean Water
Information about water pollution prevention by utilizing appropriate Best Management
Practices (BMPs) in which residents can readily implement such as:
- Fertilizer and pesticide reduction or alternatives
- Vehicle maintenance (e.g., oil changes, car washing)
- Stormwater controls on private property
- Mercury light bulb and thermometer recycling
Construction & Demolition Debris Recycling & Removal
Information about how people can accomplish construction projects that minimize the amount of construction debris, and provide for reuse and recycling in the construction and disposal of materials.
Creeks
Information about creeks and how valuable a resource they are to the City of Oakland.
Detail how they:
- Remove water pollutants and improve water quality
- Provide flood control and stormwater drainage
- Are vital to wildlife habitat and improve the quality of life
- Create neighborhood beauty, increasing property and recreational value
Disposal of "Junk"
Information about how people can properly and legally dispose of unwanted items in
their homes, the problems associated with illegal dumping, and who is ultimately
responsible, including:
- $1 million taxpayer dollars spent annually
- Unlicensed haulers who leave items abandoned on City streets
- City's fining process if your items are identified as being illegally dumped
Energy Efficiency
Information detailing how people can be more energy efficient with:
- Production
- Consumption
- Conservation
and the positive impacts of doing so.
Green Buildings
Information about how people can make their homes more environmentally sustainable
when considering improvements, focusing on:
- Energy
- Indoor Air Quality
- Recycling and Reduction of Waste
- Water Conservation
- Landscaping and Irrigation
Litter Enforcement & Abatement
Information about the culture of litter, and how it impacts our lives, including:
- Mindset behind why it occurs (e.g., someone is getting paid to clean up my mess)
- Areas of high concentration
- Associated costs of maintenance/upkeep/enforcement
Recycling & Solid Waste Reduction
Information that tells viewers that recycling is more than placing a bottle or piece of
paper into a curbside bin for pickup once a week, and includes elements such as:
- Source reduction
- Composting
- Rethinking your purchasing habits (e.g., buying in bulk vs. individual units)
Stewardship & Volunteerism
Information about how people can increase the looks, vitality, and economic integrity of
their community by volunteering and beautifying their surroundings, including:
- Neighborhood cleanups
- Graffiti abatement
- Pruning and plantings
Award-Winning
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| "Doin' the Green Thing" was nominated by the Cable Access Guild Beacon Awards for Best Series, Best Magazine Format Show, and Best Editing, and won the 2005 award for Best Opening for a Television Program. | "Doin' the Green Thing" is highlighted as part of a panel discussion on "The Greening of Local Government" at the American Society for Public Administration's 67th National Conference in Denver, CO April 2006. | "Doin' the Green Thing" has been awarded the American Public Works Association Northern California Chapter's 2005 Distinguished Project Award. |
Related Information:
- Opening remarks from the premiere
- Press release (pdf format)