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!
Jem Stansfield made an air powered moped from carbon-fiber air tanks and 2 rotary air engines. It can be refilled almost instantly from a compressor and has a range of about 7 miles. This is a great get-around-campus vehicle, even if it looks a bit strange. Read more about the Air Powered Moped Related Read […]
Tiny Birds Organics shares this free knitting pattern for a “soaker”–which, if you’re not familiar with the term, is a breathable pair of bloomer-type shorts used to cover cloth diapers. Knit Soaker Pattern
The Core77 blog has a roundup of tons of different mechanisms and techniques for getting every last bit of your toothpaste (or other gels or pastes) from the tube. I’m astounded by the myriad products available for this, and hence I like the plastic free “rub it over the edge of the counter” instructable best.
Michelle @ CRAFT points us to some great recipes for making your own household cleaning products, including a baking soda/vinegar toilet bowl cleaner and a salt copper polish.
Better Homes and Gardens has a slideshow of ten eco-friendly yarns, highlighting the unique characteristics of each. I like this yarn pictured above made from recycled sarongs. Watch out for the ads in the slideshow, they make sneaky ninja attacks, but the links to these eco yarn sources are worth it.
I can’t imagine losing my home to an act of God, but all of my neighbors, my entire town losing theirs at the same time, is just beyond comprehension. That’s what happened to Greensburg, KS on May 4th of last year when it was hit by a Cat 5 tornado. 95% of the town was […]
Megan from Plum Pudding shows you how to create Nature Cans from fabric scraps and recycled oatmeal containers, which your kids can take on walks to collect leaves, rocks, and other fun stuff
