Britta Riley is not letting her urban lifestyle stop her from growing her own food — arguably one of the best individual environmental actions we can take. In her tiny New York City apartment, Riley and some friends of hers are transforming old plastic bottles into planters to grow herbs and veggies. Tired of having to depend on others for everything, Riley is deciding to harness the power of co-dependence instead. After many trials and experiments, Riley and her friends have created a system that brings the delights of an outdoor garden plot into the urban apartment setting. Photo credit: TEDxManhattan
