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32 episodes of a weekly
environment and business magazine called "The Green Show" were produced by Development Alternatives for three satellite channels. A similar series of 30 minutes duration was then commissioned and telecast on Doordarshan III, India’s national broadcaster. The following pages are an episode wise listing of the Green Show stories. EPISODE 1 Phosphogypsum as Wood Substitute The destruction of our forests to answer the need for wood is responsible for the vast tracts of degraded land. Phosphogypsum can be an eco-friendly substitute for the wood used in the interiors of buildings. Chemicals in Cosmetics Cosmetic industry today is a multi-billion dollar industry, which survives by selling dreams in tubes and bottles. This story exposes the use of chemicals in cosmetics, which can be extremely harmful to the users. Nirulas and Recycling Nirulas, the fast food chain, is trying to do its bit in promoting environment-friendly measures like using recycled bags, composting etc. in their day-to-day work. EPISODE 2 Delhi Ridge The Delhi Ridge is the only lung Delhi has. But, can the ridge survive the onslaught of encroachers? This video capsule is an eye-opener on the subject. Sewage Recycling in Karnal In Karnal, the experiment of recycling sewage water and using it for plantations has been a success. This success story can be replicated in other Indian towns and cities. Recycled Paper : The TARA Initiative The initiative of Development Alternatives in setting up hand made paper units is a great success. It not only produces paper from rags
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and used paper, but also offers employment New Forest Policy The Government of India’s Forest Policy has raised a lot of debate. This story discusses the implications of this new policy for the industrial sector. Tourism in Andaman & Nicobar An effort by a hotel chain to educate l ocal people and tourists on eco-tourism and the measures introduced in the daily affairs of the hotel which helps in conserving water, and prevent land degradation and other environment conservation measures. Fluorescent Lamps as Energy Conservers Conventional bulbs require more electricity to produce the amount of light required. Replacing these bulbs with fluorescent lamps can save a lot in terms of electricity consumption. EPISODE 4 Hazards in Electroplating Cities and towns are littered with small and tiny industrial units, which do not conform to any laws and are highly polluting. One such sector is the electroplating industry. This film provides a glimpse of its hazards. Eicher Group’s Initiatives This story traces the growth of environment concerns in the Eicher Group of Industries. A number of measures adopted to conserve resources and treat effluents are in place today, which also help in conserving money. Torch Cactus: A Natural lonizer Natural phenomenon and electronic goods release millions of ions into the atmosphere, which affect our health. Especially in workplaces, our work gets affected due to the presence of ions in the air. The plant Torch Cactus is nature’s own ionizer, which has a positive impact on human beings. |
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