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!
Mary at Shelterrific shares her experience with trying out non-toxic solutions to rid her garden of mites–and is thrilled to find out that they work! Just take a peek at her healthy-looking rose bush, pictured above. Find out more here.
Watch this inspirational video on crafter and furniture designer Tanya Aguiñiga from the United States Artists site.
Hi Crafters! We are so excited to be a part of a new campaign along with Craftster.org, Etsy.com, BurdaStyle.com, and ThriftyFun.com — have launched the Creativity 350 partnership and contest to draw creative energy and attention to 350.org’s goal of reducing atmospheric carbon dioxide to 350 parts per million to stave off drastic climatic and […]
Celebrate the electronic aesthetic while recycling – Capacitor Robot Charms are built with electronic components salvaged from discarded TVs, VCRs, and computers. These are fun pieces that will hopefully generate awareness of the growing piles of E-Junk that are destined for our landfills. NOTE: While primarily capacitor-based the above seen duck-like capacitor robots utilize resistor […]
Trying to encourage your child’s tennis skills, but can’t serve to save your life? Daniel Bauen uses a pedal-powered ball launcher. From his site: Both cleanly powered and built from 2 recycled bicycles, scrap steel and wood, leaking 5 gallon water jug and a lacross stick, our pedal powered tennis ball launcher is a unique […]
Rick builds these totally incredible prone carts to help him achieve tasks otherwise impossible from sitting in a wheelchair. He mods golf carts and tractors so that he can drive them from the prone position. While in his carts, he can weld, garden, cook, and make beautiful wood furniture, things that can be difficult or […]
Nat @ CRAFT writes: CasaSugar has a tutorial and video by eco-architect Michelle Kaufmann on how to make an eco chopstick birdhouse. Just don’t forget to install a squirrel cone on that string! Related: Plastic knife lamp cuts through the fancy
