Hack Your Shower to Reuse Heat and Water
Showerloop is the open source system that reuses hot water to save both water and energy for more sustainable showers.
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!
A Teenage Girl’s Journey to Change the World with Code
Learning to code made Hania Guiagoussou feel empowered (you could even say “super-powered”) to change the world.
Can You Figure Out How This Bike-Powered Water Pump Works?
The bike moves a rope equipped with white… chunks… through a PVC rig and pumps out an impressive stream of water.
This Pedal-Powered Tractor Takes the Fuel Out of Farming
Anyone can build this open source bike-tractor hybrid for sowing, weeding, hoeing, harvesting open lines, and carrying loads.
From Aerospace to Weaving, Houston Mini Maker Faire Is an Inventors’ Paradise
Houston Mini Maker Faire attendees had a chance to create scientific creatures, assemble a clock, take a peek through augmented reality, and much more.
Salvage Neodymium Magnets from an Old Hard Drive
Learn how to locate and salvage super-strong rare-earth magnets from an old, broken hard drive.
Greening Cities with Snap-together DIY Farming Kits
The designs for these snap-together farming kits are open source and community designed.
