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Eco-Trip: The Real Cost of Living

(Rated TV-PG, Educational, Starring David de Rothschild, Where to watch: Sundance Channel)

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 9, age appropriate for kids over 11; suggested age 11.

  • Is it any good?

    4.0

  • Common Sense says

    Informative "green" docu raises questions for consumers.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 11 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    The series' information -- which focuses on how the production and distribution of everyday things can have a serious environmental impact -- is given from multiple points of view and encourages consumers to ask their own questions and make their own informed choices.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Animals (like fish) are occasionally shown being harvested and gutted.

  • Sex:

    Some very mild references to "looking sexy." De Rothschild is occasionally shown taking off his shirt to change into scuba gear and other uniforms, but these scenes aren't presented in a sexual manner.

  • Language:

    Words like "ass" and "s--t" are occasionally audible.

  • Consumerism:

    The show's intent is to encourage people to be more aware about their consumption habits.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Wine or beer is occasionally briefly visible during meals. Frequent discussions about chemical contaminants, including poisons that were once used as drugs and have now been banned.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Eco-Trip: The Real Cost of Living

Parents need to know that this informative series -- which explores how the production and distribution of everyday things impacts the environment -- is relatively mild aside from occasional strong language ("ass," "s--t") and passing references to looking "sexy." Younger kids may be bored by some of the scientific information, and sensitive viewers could be upset by some of the images and/or discussions about the life-threatening impact of harmful pesticides and other chemicals on animals and humans.

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  • Families can talk about the different ways the media can send messages about causes like environmentalism. Are messages that don't try to overwhelm or frighten viewers as effective as those that rely more on "scare tactics"? Why or why not? Do you think shows like this will encourage more people to rethink their daily habits and/or make more earth-friendly life changes? Families can also discuss how to live a more environmentally friendly lifestyle. It is possible to only consume products that are completely "Earth friendly"? How can we be sure that what we consume is really "green"?
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