SAN FRANCISCO, CA. - December 9, 2008 - Turn off Dora and Sponge Bob. GreenGorilla.com's "Gorilla in the Greenhouse" is infectiously funny, cleverly written and (listen up, parents!) shares a meaningful moral in each episode. Episode 2 of the "Gorilla in the Greenhouse" animated Web series hits GreenGorilla.com on December 9.

Entitled "Turn it Up," "Gorilla in the Greenhouse" Episode 2 follows characters Kijani, Socket, Scoot and others as Turn It Up Day sweeps through the city and people are using energy like crazy! But when the gang finds out the evildoing Hufflebot-and the worm in his head, Wormulus-are behind the energy guzzling in their coal-seeking quest to eat a local mountain, it's time for action. The episode also includes the original song "Free Power Generation," performed by music director Vir McCoy and co-written with show creator Jay Golden.

"'Gorilla in the Greenhouse' helps kids understand the importance of their actions and the positive difference they can make in the world," said Golden, who also serves as Vice President of New Media for GreenGorilla.com's parent company SustainLane Media. "Unlike what you might find on Disney or Nickelodeon, our show's music, animation and innovative storytelling inherently prepares kids for the new green generation. And like any great animated program, 'Gorilla in the Greenhouse' transcends age, appealing to kids and parents alike."

GreenGorilla.com features tons of activities for kids, music, as well as the debut episode of "Gorilla in the Greenhouse," which launched this past April to coincide with Earth Day 2008. Teachers' curriculums are available for both episodes. Additional episodes are in the works for 2009.

Presented by San Francisco-based SustainLane Media, 'Gorilla in the Greenhouse' brings together an all-star crew:

• Creator Golden, formerly a producer at Free Range Studios and Shockwave.com;

• Producer Ralph Guggenheim, a founding member of Pixar who produced Oscar-winning films like "Toy Story;"

• Director Eli Noyes, an academy award nominee who directed segments for MTV's animated showcase "Liquid Television" and Sesame Street's "Sand Alphabet";

• Music Director McCoy, a well-known San Francisco-area musician;

• Animation, art direction and creative consultation done by Free Range Studios, known for successful cause-based viral movies such as "The Meatrix" and "Grocery Store Wars."

SustainLaneMedia.com

SustainLaneMedia.com

SustainLane is an independent online media company that creates social media properties intended to inspire, entertain, educate, and build community in the green and healthy lifestyle space. Coming from a belief that all change starts with small steps, their work is committed to the support of healthy lives, strong local economies, and a restored planet. SustainLane has three key offerings: The industry-leading SustainLane Green Ad Network (www.sustainlanegreenadnetwork.com), the most robust user-generated website on green products and services (SustainLane.com), and the highly regarded U.S. City Sustainability Rankings. Founded in November 2004, SustainLane is a privately held company based in San Francisco, CA.

More from SustainLaneMedia.com