The film ideas list
| Subject | Focus on | Problem or solution |
|---|---|---|
| Composting | Lawn and garden, Food. | How to do it/ How to use it |
| Showers | Hardware/maintenance | Buying/ Using |
| Faucets | Hardware/maintenance | Using (turning off) |
| Insulation | Windows hardware | Buying / installing |
| Light bulbs | Hardware (Dimmers, different types of bulbs) | Buying/ Using/ Myths (on off) |
| Recycling | Electronics | How and where |
| Recycling | Toxic waste | Identifying and disposing of |
| Toner | Recycling | Refills |
| Appliances | Ratings- buying new | Buying /Using |
| Cooking | Methods and appliances | Water cooker vs stove /induction vs standard |
| Solar panels | Prices, availability, installation | Problems as well as solutions |
| Passive solar | Saving energy | proper use of shades windows and plants- Windows |
| Electricity- | Source | Time of day use |
| Computer battery | life length, Charging, Sleep mode, settings | Buying and using |
| Telephone battery | life length, charging, sleep mode vs turning off, settings | Buying Using |
| TV and other appliances | Turning off | sleep mode vs. fully off |
| Heating | Saving money and energy | Windows and other heat 'leaks'/ clothing indoors / auxiliary heaters |
| Toilets | water conservation, waste disposal | low flush and dual flush / chemical and composting toilets |
| Lawns & Gardens | Water conservation/pollution | watering (times, methods), fertilizers and pesticides |
| Food | Energy use and waste | meat vs. vegetarian/ meal planning/ using leftovers /buyiing "short date" films |
| Dish washing | Energy and pollution | loading, settings, soaps |
| Soaps and detergents | pollution | choosing and using |
| Automobiles | Studs vs Winter Tires | fuel economy/pollution/safety) |
| Batteries | One time vs rechargeable, | choosing/using/recycling |