Thanks to the owner's innovative son, Bulk Barn has found a way for customers to bring their own reusable containers for buying food items. With over 250 stores across Canada, this important step to zero-waste shopping can be a model for other large grocery stores to follow. 

The Rich Earth Institute in Brattleboro, Vermont is making the case for returning urine to the soil to give back the nitrogen and phosphorus that the vegetables you ate gave to you. They have been working with scientists and farmers since 2011 to gather and test urine-derived fertilizers. Initial results for commercial use look promising and a number of custom toilets offer a variety of ways for "pee-ple" to make a contribution.