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!
I have a pair of Grado headphones with rapidly degrading foam earpieces. Sometimes this part wears out far before the headphones, making them uncomfortable to wear. Flickr user ofenjen made little crochet covers for hers using embroidery floss and a tiny crochet hook. Crafty and functional! Spotted in the CRAFT Flickr pool.
When you are driving, you’ve probably had a few mishaps with the “blindspot” where you barely avoid hitting someone when changing lanes. This maker decided that this was an easy problem to fix so they created a custom BlindSpot Detection System using an ATmega169 and a high intensity infrared light to detect approaching cars. Does […]
Frank from TheWorkshop sent in this electric conversion of an old International Harvester Cub-Cadet tractor. He was able to scavenge the electrical system from a 1950’s industrial personal transport unit. Sounds like a Segway doesn’t it? Read more about the Electric Cub Cadet Tractor
Bob Dullam made his own Batman tumbler vehicle – you can check out the progress on Superherohype but the photos are now down, so visit DeviceDaily and Gizmodo.
Here’s some info on a custom built “Carbon Dioxide Aquarium Reactor” that combines baking yeast, sugar, water, and tubing. Pretty interesting documentation of the build at the link below. Homemade DIY CO2 Reactor
MAKE Editor-in-Chief Mark Frauenfelder has a piece on Dinosaurs and Robots about sea glass hunting, inspired by Kevin Kelly’s piece we blogged about last week. We had a wonderful time searching for the sea glass. Sea glass is rare enough to make you excited when you find a piece, but not so rare as to […]
Fluffypants made this great Duck Hunt lamp and posted it on Craftster! She gutted the zapper, wired it up, made a cardboard replica of a cartridge for the base, and decorated the shade with fun foam. More: Nintendo Duck Hunt Sweater 3D pixel Duck Hunt, in real-life
