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!
Pauli writes – I was assigned to design and implement a battery charger for 12 volt lead acid batteries used to backup WiFi- routers in rural areas of developing countries. Doesn’t sound very complicated a task in the first place, does it? At least that’s what I thought before finding out the facts (most of […]
Here’s a HUGE gallery of TINY cars (some of them are from the big auto makers, others seem home grown)… – [via] Link. And, don’t forget MAKE 11 includes a special “DIY Wheels” section, with plans for making a mobile drive-in movie theater, a cool chopper out of an old bicycle, and a pedal powered […]
The Solar BoGoLight is a 4 to 5 hour flashlight and battery charger. Best of all, when you buy one the company will send another one to a developing country of your choice – [via] Link, more & get one…
There’s a new DIY self balancing transpo in town… a student-made DIY Segway… project details and more here – Link.
In this well-written how to, the builder shows you how he collects broken photovoltaic (PV) cells and panels (sold on the cheap at places like Electronic Goldmine and Silicon Solar) and then wires them up and re-cases them to create new PV panels. How to MAKE PV Solar Panels – Link
This looks like a lot of fun… Thanks Terrie! Link.
Craftster’s Reusable Shopping Bag Challenge winners have been announced by Leah. Pictured above is the winner, Lydia the Strange, for her entry entitled “This IS a plastic bag! Recycled and very resuable!” Check out all the winners on the Craftster blog here. Link. Related: Plastic Bag Crafts – Link.
