Green living enthusiasts can learn about eco-friendly building practices and sustainable living alternatives from the convenience of their laptop, video iPod or iPhone, thanks to a new digital TV show,
Mainstream Green, from
ON Networks. The video-on-demand series is designed to be an online green resource for consumers buying or building a home, as well as existing home owners looking to “go green.”
Hosted by high-performance home builder Alex Pettitt, Mainstream Green engages and informs viewers on all things environmentally friendly – from the nitty-gritty of insulation to the big picture of master-planned communities. By educating viewers on such eco-friendly building alternatives, Mainstream Green hopes to arm them with money-saving, healthier options that are also designed to make the world a little greener.
Part documentary, part interview show and part “how to,” Mainstream Green’s format is much like that of an HGTV program, with a dash of This Old House thrown in. Each 4-6 minute episode tackles a different topic, ranging from recycling on the job to eco-friendly pest management.
Mainstream Green is part of ON Networks’ collection of smart entertainment that can be watched anytime, anywhere and on any device. ON Networks is one of the largest providers of original, high-definition content that is compatible with all Apple platforms, including the iPhone, iPod and Apple TV.
Viewers who like to watch TV on the Internet can screen episodes by visiting www.mainstreamgreen.tv. There, they can also subscribe to receive notices about new Mainstream Green episodes and related information. Other ON Networks shows celebrating wellness and healthy living include Zen Living, Feng Shui Your Way and Budget Health Nut.
ON Networks also closed $12 million in series B funding. ON Networks has secured $12 million in Series B financing. Accel Partners of Palo Alto, California led the funding round with participation from ON Networks Series A investors, Austin Ventures and AT&T. The capital will be used to fund company expansion, including the development of its virtual studio technology platform, new shows, and strategic business relationships with the world’s top content distribution networks and platforms. ON Networks $4 million Series A round was completed in November 2006.