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After the Viacom-owned network finished filming their new treasure-hunt themed “Real World/Road Rules Challenge” on a remote island in the Republic of Panama, locals returned to find their beach tattered and abused.

Humorous short animation by MTV Switch, draws some important points about 'green' and sustainability claims which are unsubstantive or irrelevant. Includes additional commentary and analysis

What happens when corporations stop greenwashing…and start being real? MTV wants to find out. The NYC-based network just launched a global marketing push to tackle climate change with TV ads attacking those guilty of greenwashing. All of this is part of their youth-targeted climate change initiative called MTV Switch.

What we really liked here at talkgreen was the eco-friendly side of some artists and more precisely Paramore and T-Pain who came to the party in Smarts unlike Tokio Hotel who got there in a monster truck.

With a wide range of businesses focused on reducing their carbon footprint through alternative energy consumption and carbon offsets, it's now possible to curb climate change by renting DVDs, booking vacations and buying books from socially responsible vendors. Read on for our shortlist!

From Gigantic! Productions: “Are you about to embark on the adventure of moving to an off-the-grid community or home? Are you worried about America’s massive energy consumption and looking for a way out?

Two things make me despair - the unthinking consumerism of many young people, and the hempen earnestness of the green movement. But fortunately there are some people out there who are doing a pretty good job of communicating the green message to the iPod generation. Maybe they can persuade some of the old green crusties to stop being so sanctimonious and dull as well.