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KCTS9 Connects Videos

Watch selected “Green Watch” segments with King County EcoConsumer Tom Watson on “KCTS Connects” with Enrique Cerna. (Thanks to KCTS for approval to show these copyrighted clips.) The following videos are offered in Windows Media variable speed format (free download available) and Real Media variable speed format (free download available). Choose your preferred format below:

Original air date: May 9, 2008

Green Watch: Cell Phone Recycling (Windows Media)
Last year more than a billion cell phones were sold worldwide. Tom tells us how and where we can recycle them.
(Also available in Real Media format)

Original air date: April 25, 2008

Green Watch: Disposing of Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs (Windows Media)
You can't just toss them in the garbage. Tom talks about why we need to recycle them, and how to do it.
(Also available in Real Media format)

Original air date: April 11, 2008

Green Watch: Toxic Toys, Plastic Bags and the Green Festival (Windows Media)
Tom and Enrique talk about three hot topics.
(Also available in Real Media format)

Original air date: April 4, 2008

Green Watch: Water Bottle Waste (Windows Media)
We're drowning in single-use water bottles. Learn about reusable alternatives.
(Also available in Real Media format)

Original air date: March 14, 2008

Green Watch: Disposing of Old Drugs (Windows Media)
Tom discusses the environmental issues with drug disposal, and describes an innovative local take-back program.
(Also available in Real Media format)

Original air date: February 15, 2008

Green Watch: TV Recycling (Windows Media)
Tom talks about how TVs get recycled, and how the digital TV switch will affect recycling.
(Also available in Real Media format)

This content will be made available in alternate formats for people with disabilities upon request.

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