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!
FranG has the latest on his LEV – The LEV-1 moves to 48V @ 50Amps, gets a complete frame rebuild with the addition of a dumping box, some snappy electronics accessories as well as some set-backs and custom metal work in the form of a homemade chain gear. Light Electric Vehicle #1 – Part 5 […]
Gas prices are soaring, future corn shortages might make ethanol impossible to produce, worldwide panic over transportation needs – don’t worry, we have the untapped power of THE DOG – Here’s a dog powered scooter that just went on sale… It might be ruff getting to work, but hey… Link. Related: Dog Powered Scooter – […]
Crafty People has made a pouch out of woven newspapers. There’s no tutorial but looking from the photos it looks as if the strips of newspapers were weaved with the string. Looks great! Link.
Here’s another great video from Know How, make a cozy boat! – A little boat like a floating papasan chair. Perfect to lay in and look at the sky. Exactly big enough for two people to snuggle. The supermodels in the boat are Arwen and Saul. This boat is part umiak, part currach, part coracle, […]
Sony has a collection of concept devices that never need charging (well, they’re human powered) pictured here a Spin N Snap camera… – [via] Link.
Here’s a beer bottle solar-powered water heater from China – A Chinese farmer has made his own solar-powered water heater out of beer bottles and hosepipes. Chinese farmer Ma Yanjun has made his own solar-powered water heater out of beer bottles and hosepipes /Lu Feng. “I invented this for my mother. I wanted her to […]
This is nice – Google maps + the GPS feed from buses in Helsinki, Finland – [via] Link.
