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!
Terry Goertzen’s 18 foot tall – tall bicycle – “The origins of the feat were innocent enough. Terry’s wife SuAnn had given him a welding set for Christmas and soon he was building bikes, including a multi-layered one. On a whim, he checked the world’s record for tallest bicycle. When he realized he was already […]
Over in the MAKE forums Bf5man put together a nice collection of ice bikes – “There’s some challenges as biking on ice or snow that just call for creative solutions. I was looking for some pictures of bikes with rear tracks and here’s some funny bikes i’ve came across. It might inspire some makers! The […]
Tmiron writes – “Here is a neat and easy way to make a bike lock holder that stays on your bike. More specifically this is for the U-Bolt type bike locks. The cable ones, you can usually just wrap around the seatpost, but the U-bolt are a little more difficult to carry around while your […]
Rad, underground soapbox derby racing in NYC – “On a recent Saturday afternoon, a group of soapbox racers well past childhood gathered on a steep hill in Brooklyn. With a push and a prayer, they piloted their homemade carts – a wooden cabinet on wheels, a punked-out baby stroller, even a NordicTrack – down the […]
Xddorox writes – “This is a bicycle trailer that I’m putting together right now with some 1 X 2 lumber and salvaged parts.” – Link & more.
Matthew writes – “With gas prices through the roof, an investigation of the facts behind driving style, engine modifications and alternative fuel may help squeeze a few more mpg from each tank.” [via] – Link.
Xddorox writes – “These are two homebuilt recumbent bikes that I built from old bicycles. The one with the red seat is mine and the other one is my son’s. Check out my photostream for close up detail shots of my son’s pocket rocket. “ – Link.
