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!
Fred writes – The Mundo Utility Bike is designed to promote affordable, scaleable transportation for cargo and people, particularly for developing parts of the world that rely heavily on human-powered mobility in rugged conditions. Of course, it works just as well taking your dog and your camping gear to a lake for a weekend. Or […]
This is nice, the little sign thanks you when you drive nicely… Popular Science 1934 – Link. Times have changed… sorta – DIY Automotive messages book – Link. LED car messages – Link.
Tony took an old laptop and made it in to a big MP3 player, good reuse. I’m hoping he posts the Windows Media skin he made, looks handy – Link.
Today, DARPA announced the 36 semi-finalists for its Urban Challenge autonomous vehicle competition. The top 20 teams from the National Qualifying Event (to be held Oct. 26-31) will move on to the Urban Challenge final event on November 3. Teams will compete for cash prizes worth $2 million for first, $1 million for second, and […]
As you know, The Sampler’s got a contest going on to repurpose the Sampler boxes into something fun that you can reuse. Pictured above is the sampler box remade by Leah of Craftster and Judieann’s DJ Kit to Go . I’ll have my box up later this month. You can see all the Sampler Boxes […]
FrankG writes in with the latest on his Tricumbent hybrid – This is the third installment of the Electric Recumbent trike project that started back in mid March of this year. On this page there is major reworking of the frame, adding the electronics and drive train with some basic testing. Tricumbent hybrid –Link.
Rain barrels are easy to make and conserve both water and money. This tutorial, and the longer one it links to, shows you how. Build your own rain barrel to conserve water and save money – Link
