If you’re a maker just starting out your journey in sustainability, it can be overwhelming to figure out how to get started. From understanding the types of materials to utilize, learning what steps will help reduce waste and emissions, and finding inspiring new ways to explore creativity that don’t have a negative environmental impact. The good news is there are plenty of resources available for DIYers looking for ways to make their projects more sustainable – from simple switches you can make today, big-picture ideas for longterm change, or exciting new ways makers are helping push sustainability into the future. In these blog posts we’ll look at tips tricks and ideas specifically tailored towards diyers and makers on the road to creating projects with greater eco consciousness so that not only will you create something beautiful but also respect its impact on our planet!
Attention Bay Area Makers! Is your house is filled with old, abandoned electronics? Do you have failed or unsatisfying projects in your garage? Maybe it’s time for some spring cleaning. You recycle your unused, household electronics this Saturday, March 29 from 10 am to 4pm at ACCRC in Berkeley. No fees are charged for this […]
File this one under: Why? (Maybe so that you won’t look as much like an extra in Logan’s Run while you’re Segwaying to the 7-11? I know I look like a tremendous dork, but look at all these shiny tires!) “New” Segway [via]
Brian writes with a “pocket plant” he made… – Not much of a green thumb? Not a really responsible? Tried to grow plants but they died cause you forgot to water them? A new, easy way to grow little plants that efficiently use the water you give them. I personally gave up on this project […]
Here’s the video of last night’s Colbert Report with Dean Kamen talking about his vapor compression distiller. The Colbert Report
One of my favorite talks at ETech this year was Saul Griffith’s – approaching our power needs as an engineering problem, while I think there are a lot of talks devote to identifying the problems this might be the first one that has a goal and actionable plans. But, it’s not pretty and it’s not […]
Quick, simple and handy Instructable on using bike tubes to store batteries – also good to check out, 1,000+ uses of bike tubes. Related: Bike tube rubber bands, a one minute project, bike tube rubber bands. HOW TO – Bicycle Frame Protection. Clever instructable for protecting and camouflaging your bike using an old innertube…
Over at the Steampunk Workshop, Meredith Scheff interviews artist Tom Sepe about his mini-bike, converted to run on electricity with a steam boiler to add some cool sound and visual effects. Tom Sepe’s Steampunk Motorbike
