Work (2/3)
This is also part of this series: Planet Neighbourhood (3)
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Subjects:
Architecture, Business Studies, Environment, Recycling, Science, Sustainable Development |
Grade Level: JrH-Adult
Producer: Bullfrog Films
Closed Captioned: No |
Running Time: 56 mins
Country of Origin: United States
Study Guide: Online See Link Below |
Copyright Date: 1997
Available in French: No
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Environmental challenges surround the places in which we work and the cars we use to get there. Featured are a look at “sick building syndrome” and the design of new office buildings for the 21st century; and a visit with a chemical plant that has found solutions for controlling waste emmisions.The auto industry's trend toward 100% recyclability is illustrated by one man's profitable attempt to instill new life into old plastic bumpers; and a visit to a high school shop class where tomorrow's mechanics tackle the creation of a high-powered electric car. |
Awards: Nationwide PBS Broadcast
Links: http://www2.weta.org/productions/planet - the producer’s site