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!
The “Foldable Greenhouse” by Daniel Schipper is a light-weight, flexible modular greenhouse built specifically for small spaces like city apartments, balconies, roof terraces, or even town gardens. The system is “frameless” and built from recyclable plastic which can be folded flat or expanded when required. He’s looking to produce these for the masses, so if […]
Look at this amazing chair by David Karoff, on Rag and Bone Bindery’s blog – they saw it at Myopic Books in Providence, Rhode Island. Rhode Island artist David Karoff welded the chair and attached the paperbacks: they have holes drilled though their insides and are slipped onto a hidden rebar frame. All of the […]
This car mod turns it into a cartoon car getting blown up in an explosion or being melted by the sun. We’re not sure if it is actually drivable or not though. Extreme Car Mod From Hell Spotted in Bali.
This detailed mod shows you how to make a time machine out of an old delorean, just like the doc did in the 1980s movie, “Back to the Future”. I was a big fan of that movie when it came out, although getting your hands on a 1980s Delorean might be kind of tricky these […]
MythBusters needs volunteers to attempt another recreation of Archimedes’ legendary solar death ray. David writes – Because it’s been so popular with our viewers, this will be our third attempt at a story called Archimedes Death Ray. The myth is that the [Greek] army defended themselves from invading [Roman] ships by lining the shores with […]
This is an incredibly simple and cheap system for generating power from water. The basic concept is using a turning wheel to generate water pressure at 35psi. That pressurized water is then used to power a turbine. It is completely self-regulating and a great source of green energy. Check out the website for some videos […]
Hack n Mod has a video round-up of wind generating schemes beyond the well-known bladed turbine. Next Gen Wind Energy you have Never Seen
