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!
Remember that mystery cool see-through VW bug we posted awhile ago? Well, looks like one of our MAKE readers figured out where it’s from… (A company called Broukservis JaÅ¡ko). Thanks Proscriptus! – Link. Related: Make made transportation – Link. Mod Your Rod: A collection of car hacks and mods – Link.
A human being may strap this to themselves very soon, ing.petz writes – “Andreas is designing and building a turbine-powered personal flying suit. In principle this is going to be similar to the well-known “Bell Rocket Belt”, the difference is the power plant and controlling of the unit. While the “Rocket Belt”, originating form the […]
MAKE group member PeterCD shares the rebuilding of a Royal Enfield Bullet spoked wheel, he writes – “Rebuilding a spoked motorbike wheel, this involves lacing the spoke pattern and for Part 2, truing the wheel. This particular pattern belongs to the Royal Enfield Bullet. Before starting it’s a good idea to take photos of the […]
A MAKE reader sent in this interesting boat, it seems to be a bit of a mystery, anyone know more? Just…eD writes – “Here is a boat photographed by someone near Ilwaco, WA. The crew was dressed as civilians but would not say a word about the boat or where they were from.” – Link. […]
Here’s a gallery of motorcycles, some from over 100 years ago, one is made from wood, many of them have ornate details and a few look like the homemade bikes we have posted here… – [via] – Link. Related: Bikes @ MAKE – Link. Maker made transportation – Link. Motorcycles @ MAKE – Link.
Ken sent in this hand painted band-aid skateboard, he writes – “I had an urge to put together a skateboard and had this idea for deck art. Irony comes together with a cheap blank deck and some paint. “ – Link. SKATE @ MAKE: Spotted on the Playa – Self-balancing skateboard – Link. Skateboard Slingshot […]
Here are the install photos from MAKE FLickr photo pool member Anachrocomputer on installing LED lights on an electric cycle… (the photos are pretty much a how-to)… [via] – Link.
