NBC sheds peacock colors to be green

NBC will turn green once again for its annual Green Week Nov. 15-22. The full story is here and below is a list of some of the green storylines being written into NBC shows.

• In Community, Greendale Community College is renamed "Environ-Dale," and plans a green concert.
• The Jay Leno Show will showcase the Ford "Green Car Challenge."
• Dwight Schrute from The Office gets into a green character, assuming the role of "Recyclops."
• The Biggest Loser trainers will offer green tips, such as buying locally grown, organic produce and bringing a mug to your local coffee shop, instead of using a paper cup.
• Heroes includes a scene with members of the carnival loading a pick-up truck with recyclables. Samuel, talks to Hiro about giving back to the Earth.
• Law & Order presents a case involving a cash-for-clunkers scam.
• In Law & Order: SVU, an accused killer has to resort to alternate means to make money after too many people have started recycling their own bottles and cans.
• In Mercy, Dr. Gillian Jelani is aided by Dr. Chris Sams as they organize a "Bike to Work Friday."
• One of Trauma's lead characters rents a hybrid car.
• The Parks and Recreation workers explore the great outdoors and make sure that nothing goes to waste.
• In the Nov. 19 episode of Days of Our Lives, three of the daytime drama's characters create a green space on the hospital rooftop.
• In Dateline, an anchor will address the "Green is Universal" initiative and will urge viewers to go to the Web site where they can watch green-related stories featured on previous Dateline episodes.