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!
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Want to go green when bagging your groceries, but you don’t like the looks of most recycled shopping bags? Hannah of Made with Love by Hannah had the same problem: i’ve been keeping my eyes peeled for some kind of reusable grocery bags that tickled my fancy, but haven’t seen any that i liked enough […]
Natural heating, from MAKE Flickr photo pool member Avneyon… Link.
Sometimes the DIY projects just aren’t that sexy, they’re downright grimy, thankless. Like this Instructable, for bringing an old gas grill back from the brink of the garbage heap. I’ve done this type of cleaning/refurbishing on grills before and it is not a lot of fun. But the results, and the pride found therein (not […]
This is interesting, if you’re thinking of getting an electric car but couldn’t afford it quite yet ZAP now offers up financing. Makes sense, most cars are financed in some way, for electric cars to take off some type of financing / monthly payments should be available – Link.
Orange County Chopper / American Chopper’s made a mobile BBQ pit for NYC based RUB restaurant, VAROOM!! – [via] Link.
This is awesome, the Cyclean – a pedal powered washing machine – [via] Link.
