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!
Metabiosis final design Metabiosis underlying circuits “Metabiosis” is a collection of works about digital life and autonomous creation processes. In “Pond” (pictured), three connected devices run a simple ecosystem that is visualized in real-time on the displays. Some really nice info at the link below of the prototyping process. Pictured above from prototype stage to […]
You might have though making your own electric car would be an expensive project. However, with a little ingenuity and a LOT of luck, you can make a fairly inexpensive, street legal, electric car. Of course this car involved several “donated” items, like the batteries, but it seems like this can be done for a […]
Dissident75 writes in – Neat those [Decotoras] remind me of Jeepneys on Steroids (Jeepneys are a popular means of public transportation in the Philippines. They were originally made from US military jeeps left over from World War II and are well known for their flamboyant decoration and crowded seating). Jeepney – Link.
Pingmag has a great photo set and write up about “Decotora” or decorated trucks – On a dark and rainy night, bright and blinding lights approach a vacant lot, off a Japanese highway – just if Shibuya’s blinking neon signs decided to move themselves past you… However, it’s some proud and lonely trucker halting for […]
Catch this ThreadHeads episode where Rebekah Potter shows you how to make a patchwork fabric bag from recycled clothing. You’ll also get to take a look into the world of recycled art and plastic bags. Related: Plastic Bag Crochet – CRAFT Video Podcast – Link. Plastic Bag Crafts – Link.
Here’s a photo set of the booths at Green Gadgets, I took pictures of all the signs so you can read about them (the Nokia ones are interesting) – my two favorites ones were the new Voltaic solar bag (the new Generator one) and the HY mini wind powered charger – Link.
Natalie Jeremijenko just gave a great talk @ Greener Gadgets, we’ve profiled Natalie and her work on MAKE, there isn’t a video of the session that I know of yet but I’ve linked to her work and coverage here on MAKE so you can get an idea of what she does (Feral Robotic Dogs sent […]
