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!
MAKE Flickr pool member Whymcycles has contributed a great Meatricity powered Christmas tree build. Colin pedals my Dad’s ’75 Schwinn Exceriser stationary bike..30,000+ miles, with a fixed magnet electric motor rubbing on the wheel.’ All sizes’ will show the simple clamp set up to hold the motor and the device itself to the fork leg. […]
MAKE Flickr pool member Whymcycles cross posted the above image to The DIY Bride pool. As it turns out, there are loads of great things that the clever maker can do to spice up that most special of days. You and your family can create some wonderful materials for your wedding, from hand-made invitations, personally-crafted […]
You’ve probably seen a number of light-following robotics projects. Making a light detector is one of the first projects a new Arduino maker embarks on. What better way to use a light detector than to aim a solar panel at the sun? Instructables user bwitmer shows us how. For a class project (PV Design, Appalachian […]
Josh Kopel, of Dorkbot Seattle, made this lovely ceiling fixture from a colander and a sand strainer he got at RE Store, a used building supply place in Seattle. [via The Genteel Recessionista]
This week we announced a lot of new bundles available in the Maker Shed. My personal favorite is the Welcome to MAKE bundle. It’s a great way to get started with MAKE Magazine. The bundle includes a (1) year subscription to MAKE magazine, a copy of The Best of MAKE and your own Maker’s Notebook. […]
This isn’t really a mending project, but it’s in the spirit of mending, and helped me teach a valuable lesson to my 13-year-old son about repair and reuse, as opposed to “throw it out and buy a new one.” It all started when I got sick of looking at the brown paper bag of recycling […]
Earning high marks for its cuteness factor + good intentions, we find the unusually convenient breadcrumb bird feeder. Certainly easier access for the feathered consumers out there – I’m guessing permanent setup & operation may prove somewhat problematic. As Arwen @ CRAFT points out, this idea could easily be adapted to gather vegetable scraps for […]
