"The article tells the success-story of the program 'Hands On', produced by the international communications agency Television Trust for the Environment (TVE). Since 1984 this agency has been working with all main issues concerning environment and developement. The most successful program 'Hands On' provides practical information about the use of 'green' technology. Thus the filmed projects deal with success stories drawn from agriculture, agroprocessing, enterprise, energy, building, water and others. As there was a great response of the audience TVE has established an Information Service Unit for further information about the topics confered to." (Abstract)