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KOMO4 News videos

Watch selected segments with King County EcoConsumer Tom Watson on KOMO’s “First News @ 4.” (Thanks to KOMO for approval to show these 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: October 2, 2008

KOMO4 News: Making Recycling Easier (Windows Media)
Tom shows anchor Mary Nam some cool new containers and systems for collecting recyclable and compostable items at home.
(Also available in Real Media format)

Original air date: Sep. 11, 2008

KOMO4 News: Eco-electronics (Windows Media)
Tom and anchor Mary Nam check out the latest in "green" electronics products.
(Also available in Real Media format)

Original air date: Aug. 22, 2008

KOMO4 News: Back to School with Healthy, Green Lunches (Windows Media)
How do you make school lunches healthy and eco-delicious? Tom gives guest anchor Connie Thompson some green ideas.
(Also available in Real Media format)

Original air date: July 31, 2008

KOMO4 News: Go Green to Save Some Green - Part Two (Windows Media)
Tom shows Mary Nam more ways to save money by going green.
(Also available in Real Media format)

Original air date: July 10, 2008

KOMO4 News: Go Green to Save Some Green - Part One (Windows Media)
Tom shows anchor Mary Nam some ways to save money by going green. First in a two-part series.
(Also available in Real Media format)

Original air date: June 19, 2008

KOMO4 News: On the Green Trail - Eco-Friendly Camping and Hiking Gear (Windows Media)
Tom and anchor Mary Nam check out the latest green products for the great outdoors.
(Also available in Real Media format)

Original air date: May 29, 2008

KOMO4 News: Eco-Cool Products for Summer (Windows Media)
As the weather starts to heat up (we hope), Tom shows anchor Mary Nam green products for fun in the summertime.
(Also available in Real Media format)

Original air date: May 8, 2008

KOMO4 News: Green Pets (Windows Media)
Fluffy and Fido can go green too! Tom even has a four-legged assistant as he shows anchor Mary Nam a variety of green pet products.
(Also available in Real Media format)

Original air date: April 17, 2008

KOMO4 News: Green Products for Earth Day (Windows Media)
With Earth Day coming up, Tom and anchor Mary Nam take a look at products featured at the recent Seattle Green Festival. Learn more about the products featured on this episode.
(Also available in Real Media format)

Original air date: April 3, 2008

KOMO4 News: Green Your Yard (Windows Media)
Tom and anchor Mary Nam check out green lawn and garden products offered at a discount for Northwest Natural Yard Days April 15-May 15.
(Also available in Real Media format)

Original air date: March 20, 2008

KOMO4 News: Fix It Up Green (Windows Media)
On the first day of spring, Tom shows anchor Mary Nam eco-friendly products for home repair and renovation.
(Also available in Real Media format)

Original air date: February 28, 2008

KOMO4 News: Buy Local (Windows Media)
Tom shows guest anchor Connie Thompson examples of products made or grown locally, which help the environment by reducing transportation.
(Also available in Real Media format)

Original air date: February 7, 2008

KOMO4 News: Green Babies (Windows Media)
Baby guest stars Rebecca and Alice join Tom to show Mary Nam several green products for babies, including cloth diapers and organic cotton clothing.
(Also available in Real Media format)

Original air date: November 29, 2007

KOMO4 News: Greening the Holidays (Windows Media)
Tom shows Mary Nam a variety of green products for decorating and gift-giving for the holidays.
(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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