03:47 Clever satire graphically detailing how to use bleach to wipe out every species on the Earth and scrub oceans, forests, and plains of all life.

04:57 At the Bronx Zoo’s eco restrooms each flush gives back to the earth thanks to hyper-efficient water recycling. Learn about them and watch as little kids share their wonder. A highlight is a cute little girl who takes the message to heart after being dazzled by the facilities. This video was a finalist in The Intelligent Use of Water film competition.

03:45 This cartoon spoofs the Matrix films and reveals the lies we tell about where our food comes from. It stars a young pig, Leo, who lives on a ‘pleasant’ family farm. Leo is approached by a trench coat-clad cow, Moopheus, and joins him on a journey to learn more about what goes on behind closed barn doors at factory farms.

02:13 Here’s an idea: what if cars could shrink to fit in your pocket. This animated video from GOOD Magazine’s Big Ideas series considers the possibility and its ramifications.

02:27 A clever animated history of our insatiable lust for oil wherever we can find it, and a glimpse of a possible future sucking the planet dry.

04:59 See two of New York’s most impressive green roofs and find out how they can help cities cool off and clean up. At a rooftop research station an expert explains how a few plants can reduce water pollution, cool the atmosphere, and improve air quality. The plush roof garden in a luxury building in Battery Park City shows how to add beauty to functionality.