is a New Zealand reality television series which shows families their impact on the environment and helps them to become greener in their daily lives.
Wa$ted was also produced as a television show most notably in the United States, and also in Canada, Spain, Denmark, Portugal, and Malaysia.
After completing the tasks of reducing the household impact, Francesca and Tristan leave for three weeks to watch how good the families are at using the new systems.
On their return, Francesca and Tristan reveal how much the family's household footprint and carbon dioxide emissions have been reduced.
Francesca then opens a green bucket, containing the savings they would have produced over a year, and gives the cash to the family.