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Alter Eco: Greening Entourage

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 15:16:19 -0500

The Alter Eco opening theme is performed by The High Dials.

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Alter Eco Headquarters Receives LEED Platinum Certification

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 14:24:11 -0500

Throughout the season, Adrian Grenier and the crew of Alter Eco has shown viewers how to be hip and green at the same time. Now, with the help of Byrd Development, they can display their ultimate achievement: the house in Los Feliz, California, has received LEED Platinum certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.

In renovating the Los Feliz house, the goal was to blend style and function with the latest in green technology and building techniques. Rick Byrd, CEO of Byrd Developments, explained that "On the surface it's exactly what you expect to see in a traditional home, but the energy bills happen to be only $]]>... Read the full story on Planet Green

Alter Eco Episode: Hollywood Green

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 10:23:12 -0500

The alter eco HQ is a flurry of activity as Rick Byrd's construction crew rushes against the clock to finish the house in time for an off-the-grid dinner party. Darren lends a hand greening over an eco friendly night club.

Whether it's DIY green renovation tips you're looking for or 5 ways to reuse nearly everything you can think of, learn how with Planet Green Home & Garden.

Further reading on living off-the-grid:
Is Living Off the Grid Right For You?
What Do Off Grid Homes Look Like? Here are 5 Examples
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Planet Green Interview with Alter Eco's Rick Byrd, Part 2

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 15:29:10 -0500

While Darren, Boise, and Angela may have been the faces of this season of Alter Eco, the man who ran the transformation of a 1920s Los Feliz casa into a LEED-Platinum gem was Rick Byrd, a real estate developer with a passion for environmentally friendly luxury. Rick kindly took a little time out of his hectic schedule at Byrd Development, Inc. to let shed some light on what happened behind the scenes of Alter Eco and what we can expect from him next.

Planet Green: How did your passion for eco-friendly luxury architecture d]]>... Read the full story on Planet Green

Alter Eco Episode: Green Teens

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 12:49:55 -0500

Rick rushes to get the drywall installed at HQ while the Green Team checks out a high school's environmental program. Boise helps students sell reusable water bottles while Angela buddies up with two teenage girls who are big advocates for eco makeup.

The Alter Eco opening theme is performed by The High Dials.

Additional music written and performed by:
Belaire
The Good Listeners
Kaiser Cartel
His Orchestra
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Alter Eco Episode: Eco-Fabulous

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 09:57:45 -0500

Darren helps build a bathroom at the Green Team HQ house while Angela gears up for her Vogue fashion shoot showcasing eco fashion.

The Alter Eco opening theme is performed by The High Dials.

Additional music written and performed by:
Belaire
The Good Listeners
Kaiser Cartel
His Orchestra
Noah Warner
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Planet Green Interview with Alter Eco's Rick Byrd, Part 1

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 10:13:36 -0500

Planet Green recently interviewed Rick Byrd of Alter Eco and Byrd Development in an attempt to learn more about green home improvement. He was kind enough to answer our questions about eco-friendly home building. Get some expert advice before renovating your home.

PG: In terms of the environment, what do you feel is the most important improvement that everyone should make to their homes?

RB: I feel the most important thing that a homeowner can do (in terms of the environment) is to assess their energy consumption, find out where improvements can be made and make the necessary adjustments. This is why I am launching a whole new division of my company]]>... Read the full story on Planet Green

Inside the Alter Eco House (Slideshow)

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:47:22 -0500

MORE Features of the House:

Energy:

The home comes with a two year insurance policy underwritten by Bayer that guarantees the homes heating and cooling bills do not exceed $51.00 per month.
The home has a hybrid of lighting designed by Green Torch Lighting, consisting of LED, compact florescent and halogen. This has cut lighting energy consumption by over 70%
Reclaimed fireplace mantles supplied by Exquisite Surfaces Beverly Hills. These are 17th century original reclaimed mantle.
The house has over 5kw of solar power from Envision Solar & Premier Power.
The home has two 21 SEER split system A/C units. These are the most efficient units on the market supplied by LENNOX
The house has a comple]]>... Read the full story on Planet Green

Inside the Alter Eco House (Slideshow)

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:42:14 -0500

Features of the House:

Certification:

US Green Building Council LEED "Platinum" Home Candidate ? Highest rating in the world for a green home.

Flooring/Carpeting:

Reclaimed hardwood flooring from Carlisle Floors in Beverly Hills
Reclaimed Jerusalem stone floor in the master bathroom that is over 200 years old which is an Ann Sacks exclusive
In the movie theater the carpet is made of 100% post consumer water bottles from Mohawk Carpets.

Bath:

All tile in baths and pool area have 87% recycled content from Ann Sacks
No Cement board was used. All baths were floated concrete for long lasting durabili]]>... Read the full story on Planet Green

Alter Eco Episode: H2Eco

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 14:32:08 -0500

It takes specialists to spray eco insulation into the walls of the HQ house in Los Feliz, and this means the green team has the week off! Angela, Boise & Darren visit an eco surf shop in Venice to test out bio-foam surf boards.

The Alter Eco opening theme is performed by The High Dials.

Wardrobe for this episode was provided by:
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Nau
Project E
The Battillion Alternative Apparel
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Alter Eco Episode: School House Rock 'N Review

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 14:16:20 -0500
The Green Team rolls with Jesse Rodato and lends a hand in her mission to build skate parks for kids in disadvantaged neighborhoods.

The Alter Eco opening theme is performed by The High Dials.

Wardrobe for this episode was provided by:
California Rising
Loomstate
Ema
Gypsy 05
Nau
Project E
Visionary Boutique

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Alter Eco Episode: Work of Art

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 15:25:09 -0500
Boise takes a turn supervising construction at the Green Team's HQ as the workers prep for a key city inspection. Angela & Darren green over Rick's favorite downtown art gallery with LED lighting, high-end sustainable furniture and a giant eco fan.

Meanwhile, Adrian learns how to make fusion drinks from found fruit in neighborhood trees and the whole team enjoys the gallery's exhibit opening and an organic dinner from eco entrepreneur Bret Mosher.

Wardrobe for this episode was provided by: Alternative Apparel
California Rising
Nau
DDC Lab
Loomstate
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Featured Products and Music from Alter Eco by Episode

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 10:49:25 -0500
The Alter Eco opening theme is performed by The High Dials

Work of Art

Wardrobe:
Alternative Apparel
California Rising
Nau
DDC Lab
Loomstate
Rogan

Music:
Belaire
The Good Listeners
Kaiser Cartel
His Orchestra
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Alter Eco Episode: Wheels of Change

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 14:41:44 -0500
The Green Team helps apply a roof sealant made from recycled tires to the Dundee house before heading to the LA Arts District to meet activist and t-shirt designer Jeff Toolan and his bicycle junkie pal Ray, who are starting a bike share program.

Darren helps them build a bike shop on zero budget from materials collected by dumpster diving. Then Boise joins the eco-artist and wandering chef Jim Denevan in Ojai, where they farm-hop, foraging for a meal. Later that day, the Green Team and friends sit down to a locally-grown feast served up in an orange grove.

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California Rising
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Boise Says: Sires!

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 13:17:33 -0500
This is post number two! I will have interviews and some other fun items including but not limited to posts from co-stars and guests on the show. This post is to give you some more info from the items that appear in the first show of the 13-part series... on with it!

Blog number two! Thanks for your comments on the kickoff of what I secretly call: BS:PG... Boise Says: Planet Green. I just saw episode III last week and have to say, I laughed and enjoyed it. Really. The hour flew by. So I get what you are all saying when you say 'I like it!' Not going to get all Sally Fields on you but glad you are having fun with the best hour on the network... on to the blogging about show number one...

EPISODE 1.
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Boise Says

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:58:31 -0500
By Boise Thomas

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If you haven?t seen the show, let me introduce myself? I am Boise Thomas and play myself on AlterEco, Monday Nights at 9pm on the Planet Green Network.� Our show is a romp through Southern California looking for green solutions while we use LA?s first luxury green home as our HeadQuarters.� There are plenty of characters on this show that is shot as a docu-series and features the shows? creator, Adrian Grenier who also plays himself.Read the full story on Planet Green

Alter Eco Episode: Coachella

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 12:11:07 -0500
The Green Team has plans to check out the eco initiatives at the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival but Rick needs help getting construction at the Dundee House back on schedule.

So Darren stays behind in L.A. and installs energy-saving windows while Boise and Angela head to the desert to check out the huge-scale eco art at the biggest music festival in the U.S.

When their friends at Global Inheritance need help building an installation to increase awareness of alternative energies at Coachella, Boise and Angela have to scramble to get the work finished before the gates open.

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Alter Eco Episode: Blue to Green

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 12:08:39 -0500
At the "Alter Eco" HQ the Green Team helps install blue jean insulation in one of the rooms.

Inspired by this creative re-purposing of denim, our hosts decide to hold a denim drive party to collect blue jeans. On their search for denim scraps, they make a visit to Paul Frank's Los Angeles store where they find another project to tackle—the company's gas-guzzling Winnebago.

While the RV gets a make-over at Lovecraft Biofuels, Angela and Boise hit the jean scrap jackpot at 575 Denim. Angela challenges 575's high fashion designer to make her a pair of eco-jeans. The eco-jeans turn out fabulous, and a multitude of old jeans are collected at the party to be donated to an eco insulation company.

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Alter Eco Episode: Re-Psyched

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 13:13:42 -0500
It's all about recycling as Boise, Angela & Darren green-over the El Cid, a landmark restaurant/bar built by Hollywood pioneer D.W. Griffith, using salvaged materials. At the same time, Adrian helps artists working for non-profit Global Inheritance turn recycling bins into works of art and the old stucco comes down off Adrian's Dundee house and goes to a recycling station. Plus the green team breaks bread at high-end organic restaurant Akasha and wrap things up with a Good Listeners set at the newly-greened El Cid.

The Alter Eco opening theme is performed by The High Dials

Additional music from this episode written and performed by:
Belaire
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Alter Eco Episode: Green Seeds

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 13:08:11 -0500
The Green Team meets up with seminal graphic artist and designer Shepard Fairey to help reduce the footprint of his new Sunset Boulevard studio. When they find out Shepard's wife Amanda recently gave birth, they hit the shops for some earth and baby friendly products and give her nursery a loving green-over. When the work's done, it's off to Malibu for a wrap party at a beautiful sustainable cabin.

This episode features Culver City eco-truck catering and delivery company called Green Truck. The Green Truck service is to be praised for both its scrumptious food as well as its innova]]>... Read the full story on Planet Green

Alter Eco Episode: Our Own Backyard

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 12:39:30 -0500
Popular actor and sustainable living activist Adrian Grenier, who's renovating a 1920's house in the historic, hip Los Feliz neighborhood, gathers green-conscious friends Angela Lindvall, Boise Thomas and Darren Moore to help make a stylish, earth-friendly difference in Los Angeles. First up, explore a farmer's market, taste-test organic wine and help Adrian's neighbors, a Spago chef and his wife, build a compost bin. At the end of the week, everyone celebrates the green team's first green-over with a meal and music at Adrian's.

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Meet Boise Thomas

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 15:21:17 -0500
Although he resides in California, Boise is building an eco-oasis with his wife in Kansas where he hopes to educate even more people about the importance of sustainability.

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Boise formerly served as the face of G Living,a modern green lifestyle network, where he wrote, produced and hosted over 100 environmentally focused shows.

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He has a passion for the environment and enjoys communicating that message through education. Boise focuses on sustainability and the eco-chic lifestyle while encouraging people that, they too, can achieve a balance between their lifestyle and the environment.
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Meet Angela Lindvall

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 15:38:03 -0500
Angela Lindvall is one of the fashion industry's most recognized models.

She brings a distinct style to design, whether it's making a living space more eco-friendly or offering practical tips that are more sustainable for our environment, Angela brings options and hope. Her energy coupled with her fashion savvy sensibility gives her endless ideas and resources to make even the most skeptical person a believer that green can fit a modern lifestyle.

In 2000, she proved to be ahead of the curve when she created Collage. "The Collage Foundation INC 501C3" is a non-profit, multi-platform (web-site/TV/live event/print) "communications crossroads" that brings together voices and ideas about serious issues such as the environmen]]>... Read the full story on Planet Green

Meet Nathan Turner, Contributing Editor of Domino Magazine

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 12:42:05 -0500
Nathan Turner is a domino contributing editor and jack-of-all-trades in the design community. He decorates, entertains and is the owner of one of L.A.�s premier design stores, Nathan Turner Interiors.

Four years ago when Nathan Turner opened his eponymous shop he successfully managed to blend his three great passions, entertaining, antiques and interior design. His love of food and entertaining shows, when he plays host to dinners and parties at his shop. His soir�es are known for fun and style and are not to be missed.

Nathan�s store in West Hollywood has become a faithful source for the countries leading decorators, as well as some of the most stylish people from coast to coast. He travels the globe to stock his store with interesting finds that are always inspiring, ]]>... Read the full story on Planet Green

Meet Darren Moore: Eco-MacGyver

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 18:05:53 -0500
Darren Moore is the "Eco-MacGyver" of Alter Eco. Darren adds his skills in eco-design/building plus his uber-human physical antics. He also uses this same gusto to run a real life Eco-Friendly remodeling company, Ecovations.

Darren was raised in a family where design/build was not a concept, but a lifestyle. He uses his years of traveling and living in 20-plus countries to add global perspective to the show.

You'll often find Darren at a local farmers market in Los Angeles, but he can usually be found heating up a wok at his home or setting up a massage table to do hands on work as a masseur.
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Alter Eco Slideshow

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 01:03:28 -0500
Alter Eco cast of eco lifestyle experts, Boise Thomas, Darren Moore and Angela Lindvall. Along with Adrian, their enthusiasm is infectious as they lead the way to a hipper, greener lifestyle.]]>... Read the full story on Planet Green

Meet Your Host: Adrian Grenier

Wed, 14 May 2008 10:20:18 -0500
Actor, director, writer, musician and, yes, environmentalist, Adrian Grenier is a modern Renaissance man and the engaging host of Planet Green's Alter Eco. With critically acclaimed performances in indie films like The Adventures of Sebastion Cole and Cecil B. Demented, Adrian is equally at home in blockbusters like The Devil Wears Prada.

Adrian has written and directed several short films and the documentary Shot in the Dark, which follows Adrian's journey to find his father. He is the drummer for the popular New York-based band The Honey Brothers and also plays piano and guitar. Despite his many talents and achievements at the young age of 31, A]]>... Read the full story on Planet Green

About Alter Eco

Wed, 14 May 2008 10:16:00 -0500
Alter Eco is an eco lifestyle and makeover series presented by Adrian Grenier and his team of green activists, experts, and friends.

Some of Adrian's green team includes eco contractor Darren Moore, who has been building green since he was six years old, Boise Thomas, who is the online activist and guru of the LA green movement, eco lifestyle trendsetter and supermodel Angela Lindvall, who brings her keen sense of eco fashion to the table, and Adrian's friend and real estate developer, Rick Byrd.

Each episode begins at a beautiful 1920's Spanish home in Los Feliz which Adrian is renovating, building it green from the ground up. The season will begin with a bare, stripped down structure, and will progress into a gorgeous green, sustainable home, with the architectu]]>... Read the full story on Planet Green