Ep 5. Everybody Gets a Car!

Wa$ted! season 1 episode 5, titled "Everybody Gets a Car!", follows the hosts, Annabelle and Holger, as they visit a family in Vancouver who are looking to reduce their carbon footprint. The family consists of four members: parents Priscilla and Mark, and their two teenage children, Chloe and Jordan. The family has a strong desire to be environmentally conscious, but they also enjoy their creature comforts and struggle with finding the balance between being sustainable and living their lives to the fullest.

The episode begins with Annabelle and Holger assessing the family's waste and energy consumption. They are shocked to find that the family produces a lot of waste, especially in terms of food waste. The family admits that they often throw away food that has gone bad and that they are not very good at meal planning. Annabelle and Holger also discover that the family's energy consumption is quite high, as they have multiple televisions, computers, and other electronics that are constantly plugged in.

To help the family reduce their waste and energy consumption, Annabelle and Holger come up with a number of solutions. They first recommend that the family start meal planning and buying only the food they need. They also suggest that the family start composting their food waste and using the compost in their garden. In terms of energy consumption, Annabelle and Holger suggest that the family unplug all unused electronics and invest in power bars, which can help reduce energy consumption.

One of the major themes of the episode is transportation, as the family relies heavily on their cars to get around. Annabelle and Holger suggest that the family start using public transportation and biking to get around, which would greatly reduce their carbon footprint. However, the family is skeptical of this idea, as they are used to the convenience of having their own cars.

As the episode progresses, Annabelle and Holger surprise the family with a challenge: they must go two weeks without using their cars. This proves to be a difficult challenge for the family, as they have to adjust their schedules and find new ways to get around. However, they soon discover the benefits of alternative forms of transportation, such as biking and walking. The family even starts to enjoy their new modes of transportation, as they get to experience the outdoors and spend time together as a family.

Throughout the episode, Annabelle and Holger also provide tips and advice for viewers who are looking to reduce their own carbon footprint. They stress the importance of reducing waste, buying locally sourced food, and using alternative forms of transportation.

Overall, Wa$ted! season 1 episode 5 is an informative and entertaining episode that provides viewers with practical and actionable tips for reducing their waste and energy consumption. The episode also highlights the challenges of living sustainably while still enjoying the comforts of modern life.