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 either Windows Media variable speed format (free download available) and/or Real Media variable speed format (free download available). You can also learn more about green products featured on these segments.
Original air date: Oct. 23, 2009
KOMO4 News: Halloween Challenge - Costumes from Reused and Recycled Materials (Windows Media)
We challenged several local residents to make "green" costumes using only items bought at Seattle Goodwill stores or found in their own homes. The kids steal the show as Tom and anchor Mary Nam check out the imaginative, thrifty creations.
Original air date: Sept. 23, 2009
KOMO4 News: Mulch Madness - Composting Your Fall Leaves (Windows Media)
Live worms, a rotating composter and more! Tom shows guest anchor Sabra Gertsch cool ways to collect and compost all those leaves that will soon be falling from the trees.
Original air date: Aug. 12, 2009
KOMO4 News: You Got That at the Farmers Market? (Windows Media)
Ice cream, wine, goat meat? Tom shows guest anchor Michelle Esteban how today's farmers markets have gone way beyond just fruits, veggies and flowers.
Original air date: July 15, 2009
KOMO4 News: It’s in the bag! Reusable Shopping Bags (Windows Media)
Tom shows anchor Mary Nam lots of cool reusable bags, including some unusual ones you probably haven't seen.
Original air date: June 3, 2009
KOMO4 News: Green Remodeling (Windows Media)
Tom and guest anchor Michelle Esteban check out examples of green remodeling products for five different rooms in the home.
Original air date: May 13, 2009
KOMO4 News: Safer and Greener Cosmetics (Windows Media)
What's in your cosmetic and toiletry products? Tom and anchor Mary Nam find out, and look at greener alternatives.
Original air date: April 22, 2009
KOMO4 News: Top Five Green Products for Earth Day (Windows Media)
Tom shows anchor Mary Nam five types of cool green products: Home energy monitors, dual-flush toilet, energy-efficient light bulbs, green gardening products and farmers market items.
Original air date: April 8, 2009
KOMO4 News: Where Does Your Recycling Go? - Products Made from Recycled Materials (Windows Media)
Tom and anchor Mary Nam check out a wide variety of products made from everyday recyclables.
Original air date: March 18, 2009
KOMO4 News: Barking Up a Green Tree: Eco-Friendly Pet Products (Windows Media)
Guest models Gee, Maple and Cinnamon help Tom show anchor Mary Nam examples of green pet products.
Original air date: Feb. 25, 2009
KOMO4 News: Eco-Art: Reduce, Reuse, Create (Windows Media)
Tom and guest anchor Denise Whitaker check out some stunning examples of local artists' work, made from recycled and salvaged materials.
Original air date: Feb. 6, 2009
KOMO4 News: Greener Packaging (Windows Media)
Tom shows anchor Mary Nam the latest in eco-friendly packaging, including recyclable alternatives to bubble wrap, concentrated household cleaners, durable totes for moving and more.
Original air date: Jan. 14, 2009
KOMO4 News: Cool Green Winter Gear (Windows Media)
Tom and anchor Mary Nam check out a green snowboard, eco-friendly snowshoes, a winter jacket made from recycled plastic bottles and more.
Original air date: Dec. 26, 2008
KOMO4 News: Recycling the Holidays (Windows Media)
From old electronics to wrapping paper to leftover food, Tom shows anchor Mary Nam which holiday waste can and can't be recycled.
(Also available in Real Media format)
Original air date: Dec. 10, 2008
KOMO4 News: Eco-Cool Holiday Gift Ideas (Windows Media)
Tom shows anchor Mary Nam some green gift ideas, including an "experience" gift involving bugs - watch out!
(Also available in Real Media format)
Original air date: Nov. 19, 2008
KOMO4 News: Get a Green Jump on Your Holiday Gifts (Windows Media)
Tom shows Mary Nam several great green ideas to help you get a head start on your holiday planning.
(Also available in Real Media format)
Original air date: Nov. 5, 2008
KOMO4 News: Go Green, Save Green – Home Energy Efficiency (Windows Media)
Tom and anchor Mary Nam check out some creative new energy conservation products and ideas.
(Also available in Real Media format)
Original air date: Oct. 22, 2008
KOMO4 News: Eeek-o-friendly Halloween (Windows Media)
With some spooky and colorful young guests, Tom shows anchor Mary Nam some costumes made from used materials and other ways to have a green Halloween.
(Also available in Real Media format)
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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