BROADCAST MARCH 14, 2026
CITIZENS OF
PLANET EARTH
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Waste Reduction Education
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About
Citizens of Planet Earth (C.O.P.E) is a 6 episode TV series that started airing on Metro 14, March 14, 2026. The TV series will air on shortly also on KVIE Sacramento’s PBS station. Then released state and nationwide.
What to do when you are done with a product, where does it go at the end of its life? This seems to be one of the hardest things to figure out. Not everything can or should go into the landfill. How can one persons actions impact the whole global system? Each episode focuses on a different economic and environmental problem and how California creatives from Sacramento have innovated and created mind-opening solutions.
Produced by Atrium 916, in collaboration with Unleashed Productions. Major funding came from The Sacramento Metropolitan Cable Commission and SMUD.
The project is an educational documentary series that focuses on waste reduction education and consumer behavior change.
EPISODEs
FASHION
FASHION – As Bee readies for a drag show, they face a wardrobe dilemma and consider the convenience of fast fashion. However, a friend intervenes, leading Bee on a journey to uncover the true costs of cheaply made garments. Along the way, they learn about the throwaway culture perpetuated by fast fashion and its harmful impact on communities and the environment.
FOOD WASTE
FOOD WASTE – During baseball practice, Chris’s attempt to impress a girl backfires when he carelessly discards his hotdog into the trash. Prompted by a reminder about landfill methane emissions, he embarks on a quest to discover a more eco-friendly approach, learning valuable lessons about sustainability along the way.
COSMETICS
COSMETICS – Sicily, a professional model, faces a revelation when her interviewer discards her cosmetics to protect her from harmful chemicals and waste. Disturbed by the realization that her pursuit of beauty may compromise her health and the environment, Sicily sets out on a journey to reconcile both aspects, seeking sustainable beauty solutions that prioritize wellness for herself and the planet.
PAINT
PAINT – Gregory, an environmentally conscious artist, is questioned by his apprentice about the harmful effects of pouring paint down the drain, prompting him to seek answers. Striving to align his artistic practice with sustainability principles, Gregory embarks on a quest to uncover the most eco-friendly methods for painting and paint disposal.
TIRES
TIRES – Jenny, a drummer, environmentalist, and cyclist, faces a dilemma when she learns that swapping her inner tube tires may not be environmentally friendly. Determined to bridge the gap between her environmental beliefs and actions, she embarks on a quest to discover sustainable end-of-life solutions for tires and inner tubes with creative alternatives that align with her commitment to the planet.
ELECTRONICS
E- WASTE – Brandon faces a dilemma when he decides to discard a broken speaker, only to be stopped by a reporter friend who educates him about the environmental dangers of e-waste. Realizing the implications of his actions, Brandon delves into finding a more sustainable creative solution for handling electronic waste, determined to make a positive impact on the environment and avoid negative publicity.
PRODUCTION
Produced by – Atrium 916
In association with Unleashed Productions
Created by Shira Lane
Director – D’Adonis Moquette
Line Producer – Gee Moloi
Segment Producer Fashion – Quinn Gardner
Segment Producer Food Waste – Sam Henderson
Segment Producer Paint – Scott Williams
Segment Producer Cosmetics – Dawn Spinella
Segment Producer Tires – Feleicia Martin
Segment Producer Electronics – D’Adonis Moquette
Host Fashion – B Davis (Lux Quaubas)
Host Food – Chris Laird
Host Cosmetics – Sicily Marin
Host Paint – Gregory Shilling-goins
Host Tires – Jenny Klug
Host Electronics – Brandon GreatHouse
Exec.Producer & Producer – Shira Lane
For a kind, creative & sustainable future.
It is the mission of Atrium 916 (Up Kindness,Inc) to build a kind creative and sustainable future for all beings and we do this by education, events, art experiences, community building and producing sustainable equitable solutions.