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!
Gothamist has a giant round up from the NYC based “Idiotarod, an underground race which uses decorated shopping carts as the vehicles – Yesterday was the annual Idiotarod, which is both loved and hated by locals. We hear that this year the head honchos were tossing non-competitors out of the checkpoints, this coupled with the […]
Writer Margaret Killjoy and artist of Colin Foran of SteamPunk Magazine have released a long-form version of their article from issue no. 3: “A SteamPunk’s Guide to the Apocalypse.” It is available as a free download (donations kindly accepted) or can be purchased in a dead tree edition for $5. Choosing where to locate a […]
Gaze upon the awesomeness of Nick Crump’s toilet-turned-instrument, “The Bog Horn” submitted by Flickr member pocket-sized. Nick has created several instruments using plumbing hardware as part of the three year Confluence project, initiated by the environmental charity Common Ground. Nick describes the Bog Horn: It is classified as a brass instrument as the sound is […]
Becky @ CRAFT writes – John made this V12 engine which is made entirely out of paper, and moves, lighting up LEDs representing sparkplugs. I’m astonished by the craftsmanship of this work of art V12 Engine Paper Model – [via] Link. Related: Papercraft AK-47 – Link.
Derek and Lauren on design*sponge show us how to make this veggilicious market tote — perfect and sturdy enough for taking to the farmers market! Link.
FrankG shows you how to rewind a permanent magnet DC motor, make hi-current amp meters and GPS tech for eclectric vehicle assessment – Link.
HAL 9000 writes – When i first saw my car, sitting on the corner with a for sale sign on it. I decided that I would buy it. I did. After that I decided that I really wanted a sweet push button ignition and an engine kill switch, like a rocket or a race car […]
