Filed under: Movies, TV and Books, News

Plymouth, Massachusetts, that sleepy little historic town known for a rock has set its sights on grandeur. At an October town meeting (how quaint) the vote was cast to build th $400 million Plymouth Rock Studios. Not only will the state of the art facility be a boon to the town but they are also intent on making it a forerunner in green building.

Dubbed “Hollywood East,” the project has already notified the United States Green Building Council that they are seeking LEED certification to make them the first movie studio of its kind. The studio’s goal is 100% carbon neutrality and will be built with sustainable materials, daylight capture and plenty of organic gardens.

Plymouth Rock Studios has brought Gensler firm on board as the architect. Gensler recently was awarded the first LEED silver certification handed over to an auto dealership.

With the new studio and tax incentives for production, expect to see more movies in the coming years about boats and puritans.

Plymouth to Rock the Entertainment Industry originally appeared on Green Daily on Tue, 06 Jan 2009 16:21:00 EST 0. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Original post by Hank Green

Filed under: Kids and Parenting

Many green parents have kids that lead the recycling program at home. If your child needs some more ideas or inspiration to remember to recycle, Kids Recycling Zone might be a good place to start.

The site has simple information, ideas and games to encourage kids to recycle. You can drop various recyclables into the conversionator and see what they turn in to, so a word search and learn how to be a recycling superhero.

Some sections will be easy for kids to navigate on their own but others will require some adult assistance. A link for a list of all the things plastic can be recycled in to goes to the American Chemistry Association. Good information but a little heavy for the kids without some explanation.

If your child is already very knowledgeable about recycling, they may find the site boring but if it’s still new they will probably enjoy learning about being a recycling superhero.

Kids Recycling Zone - Fun Website originally appeared on Green Daily on Tue, 06 Jan 2009 16:00:00 EST 0. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Original post by Hank Green

Filed under: Health, Local, Green by the Numbers

It’s no secret that health and lifestyle concerns have jumped to the top of the list — second to employment, of course — when it comes to relocating these days. According to a survey conducted by Hong Kong think tank Civic Exchange, a city’s air quality is rapidly becoming a make or break issue for a thriving metropolis. Their study found that 1 in 5 residents of Hong Kong had considered vacating the city simply because of its horrible air quality.

Sure, plenty of people are talking tough, but would they really move just to escape the smog? According to the results, of the 1.4M Hong Kongers who have considered fleeing the aveoli-scorching air, about 500,000 said they are “seriously considering or already planning to move.” Sure, metropolises like Mexico City or Beijing haven’t suffered too much because of their air, but in the developed world (Hong Kong is still included in that right?) — breathability is a new and important way for cities to compete for healthy, affluent, and educated professionals.

[via Treehugger]

20% Consider Moving to Avoid Smog - Escape from Hong Kong originally appeared on Green Daily on Tue, 06 Jan 2009 15:30:00 EST 0. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Original post by Hank Green