Increasingly, more and more consumers are concerned about the environment. With a greater understanding of the impact human activities have on the environment, the increasing rate of global warming and fears about unsustainable practices, consumers are actively seeking information about how they can do their part to reduce the threat to the planet.

Surprisingly, Direct TV has stepped up as one of the foremost providers of green information and practices for consumers. How is the satellite TV giant doing this? Actually, the company has developed several innovative ways to spread the word about a greener world.

The Channel Lineup - Direct TV offers the largest selection of channels and specific programming dedicated to helping consumers reduce their impact on the world. For instance, Direct TV is home to Planet Green, from Discovery; a channel dedicated to nothing but eco-friendly processes, procedures, tips and how-to's that consumers can use every day to reduce their waste, reduce power consumption and begin being responsible stewards of planet Earth.

Other programming selections include the Sundance Film Channel, which shows Big Ideas for a Small Planet, every Sunday at 9 pm (EST). HGTV has gotten into the act, as well, with shows like Carter Can, which airs Saturdays at 11:30 am (EST). Finally, the Weather Channel has also stepped up to the plate with Forecast Earth, which shows every Saturday and Sunday at 7 pm (EST). Of course, there are many other channels on Direct TV that showcase environmental content, like Discovery, the Science Channel, TLC, Animal Planet and more.

Billing - Direct TV understands that one of the largest sources of waste and forest reduction is due to paper usage. The satellite provider is dedicated to providing consumers with alternatives to paper billing, such as providing paperless electronic billing methods. This allows consumers to pay directly from their bank account, without ever receiving a paper bill in the mail. Email reminders and updates are sent out regularly to help keep consumers informed and to give them their total bill for the month. This process can remove thousands of tons of waste each year from landfills around the nation and even reduce the number of trees felled for paper production.

Online Platforms - Direct TV has begun offering articles and online content derived from Planet Green. These are hosted on Direct TV's own website, giving consumers access to tips and information that can help spare the environment. For instance, Direct TV is currently hosting an in-depth article geared towards helping consumers reduce energy expenditure on heating their homes this winter. With tips, information, how-to's and more, this is an excellent way to give consumers the information that they need in a dynamic, eco-friendly way.

As you can see, Direct TV takes the looming environmental crises very seriously and is committed to doing their part to help ease the strain and reduce the threat of disaster. The information provided through Direct TV, as well as their innovative offerings and channel lineup give consumers the best path towards reducing their carbon footprint, reducing waste and even cutting back on power consumption throughout the entire year.