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!
R. Stern made a nice FedEx lunch bag, good use/reuse for the Tyvek – I made my boyfriend a reusable lunch bag out of a FedEx Tyvek mailing envelope. I modeled it after a paper lunch sack. To keep glue away from our food, I used a sewing machine to do up the seams. Because […]
Kathreen @ TreeHugger has a round up of plastic bag fabric projects, she writes – Plastic shopping bags are a scourge on the environment. What to do with all those plastic bags that seem to be just hanging around everywhere. One idea that seems to be a hit amongst the DIY and creative arty crowd […]
The Samurai says – The singing Tesla coils reminded me of the singing million dollar V10 engine… the Renault F1 engine. We are the champions – Link.
Kath at Treehugger has a great write up on all the crafty things you can make from plastic shopping bags. Check out her great roundup! Link.
This site (Japanese) not only has human powered forklifts, but it also has a few other interesting human powered contraptions! – [via] Link.
Tim and Fiona show you how to fix your fan belt using pantyhose, nice legs Tim! Link.
Emily Kircher: Blog Online store Flickr name: recyclingartistemily Emily Kircher makes wonderful crocheted rugs and handbags, when she’s not making charming bottle cap magnets, cat toys or mosaic tiles. Best of all, almost everything she makes is crafted from recycled materials, giving old sheets and t-shirts and even bottle caps new life. I first fell […]
