Hold Fast, a documentary about anarchy and sailing
Ever dream of taking off for the equator, fixing up an old boat, and then sailing it off into the sunset?
Energy & Sustainability
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!
Balancing boat isn’t actually sinking
I’m digging Julien Berther’s faux sinking boat/sculpture, titled ‘Love love’.
Huge Lego Europe relief map with monuments
The Euromap project is the brainchild of Bruno Kurth and Tobias Reichling. Vanessa Graf, Tanja Kusserow-Kurth, and Torsten Scheer helped them actually build the thing. The map itself, without the monuments, uses 53,500 Lego elements, and is 12.5 ft (480 studs) on a side. [via Microbricks]
Orange Peel Kindling
As we begin to approach citrus season, here’s a good idea from Natural Suburbia for making use of orange peels (or probably any citrus): dry them out completely, and then use them as aromatic kindling for starting cozy winter fires.
Ferrari engine carved from wood
An enterprising maker created this Ferrari 365 V12 engine out of wood.
Compost sites in Western Queens
This past weekend I went on a group bike tour of five compost sites in Western Queens, NY, in the neighborhoods of Astoria, Long Island City and Sunnyside. The sites were as diverse as the borough’s residents, ranging from barrels in community gardens to a one-acre rooftop farm. And the compost was as stinky and […]
Pedal-powered submarine
Following in the long tradition of crazy Frenchmen doing odd things underwater, the Scubster team is working on a prototype pedal-powered submarine.
