credit: Sami Grover
When I posted a slideshow back in 2009 on the year in pee and poop, many people assumed it was a joke.
But the fact is, sanitation issues are crucially important to a safe, stable and sustainable society.
From astronauts drinking their own pee to urinals in trees and diaper-eating mushrooms, this year we've seen some awesome stories on how we might better handle our human waste. Here are a few of our favorites.
Sustainable options abound if you want to add some spice to your knickers.
The Silo House is made from empty oil silos and is super-green to boot.
African penguins struggle in the wild but a budding love is offering hope.
These dramatic, eery photos show what it may be like to swim in ocean trash
Workers are quitting because the damage caused by the tar sands is too much
This clever low-tech design helps food keep without refrigeration.
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