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!
In response to our item about the commercial TDS (total dissolved solids) water testing tool, somebody sent us a link to this homemade meter, which tests for TDS, EC (electrical conductivity), PPM (parts per million). EC/TDS/PPM Meter On Limited Budget – Link Related: Testing your own drinking water – Link
Todd Stiers has made one awesome looking, and sounding, electric motorcycle. Let’s hope this becomes more of a “normal” thing to see riding around the streets. Now, let the debate about the batteries and the source of power begin. – Link Related: Make Podcast: Todd Kollin’s Electric Motorcycle – Link Marque Cornblatt – DIY Electric […]
On the DIY projects blog Mavromatic, Danny Mavromatis writes about a home water tester he just bought: Recently my brother-in-law had a reverse osmosis system installed for their drinking water. The installer left him a water quality meter which is a digital TDS meter that measures the Total Dissolved Solids in the water. What this […]
From the MAKE Flickr pool Nick shares his remedy for sneaker draftiness – Biking in NYC winters can be very cold and windy. It’s easy to wear a million layers on almost every body part, but we can’t usually add layers to our feet. The solution: wind-proof toes, made from dead innertubes Reusing bicycle waste […]
The scooter is usually considered the “wimp” on the motocycle food chain. Usually it’s just a bicycle with a motor that is supposed to get you from point A to point B. This jet-powered scooter by Ron Patrick is equipped with two JFS 100 jet engines for maximum thrusting power. It definitely gets people out […]
Here’s how to turn some old circuit boards in to a handy dandy ring binder, the Instructable says it – but we’ll say it again, PCB dust is nasty stuff take precautions when cutting, drilling, etc – Link. Related: Motherboard PCB bracelet – Link. PCB key fob – Link. Circuit board earrings – Link. Circuit […]
A Storybook Life has this great tutorial how to make beads from old newspapers. The beads are made with paper mache, paint, and varnish. [via] Link. Related Paper Bead Bangle – Link.
