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!
Tom Lee made this transit alert frame using a web script and an Arduino board. from the DCist: Tom Lee configured D.C.’s metro schedule to alert him to when the next train will be available from his house; all packaged in a nifty frame. “So if there’s enough time left to catch the train, the […]
Just put a slow-moving vehicle sign on this, and it’s good to go. Will Foster made a half scale Panzer tank for playing paintball. He recycled a broken generator he got from his part time job, and turned it into this. He drives it around his parents neighborhood, obviously scaring the locals. Via Geekologie.
Etsy seller Recycled Ideas makes these plantable cards, handmade paper cards with flower seeds embedded in them. Just plant the card and flowers will later bloom in it’s place. A perfect green gift for Mother’s Day! [ via CasaSugar ]
From the MAKE Flickr photo pool Flickr member Pocket-sized breadboarded a solar/magnetic pendulum as seen in the BEAM book – JunkBots, Bugbots, and Bots on Wheels The self-sufficiency of solar power can really up the fun-factor in these builds – Magnetic Pendulum on Flickr This site explains the project a bit more, and highlighting it’s […]
Portland scooter enthusiast Jake Stept has converted a Vespa into an EV and even built super-bright LED headlamps for it. He documents his efforts on the V is for Voltage boards. The Rezistor – World’s quietest Vespa [Thanks, Tim!]
Maria Michails-Posidis made this exhibition, called “Emergy,” as her MFA thesis. It’s a modified rowing machine inside a hand-crafted boat that powers LED-backlit photographs in the gallery highlighting urban growth related to water use in the Phoenix area valley. She has kept a very detailed blog of the production process. Photos on Flickr tagged with […]
Andrew writes on his blog: Welcome to Greenflight EV, a source of information on all of my electric vehicle-related projects! My name is Andrew. I’m 17 years old, and I’ve always had an interest in vehicles of any kind. I also have a “do more with less” attitude, and a concern for what the petroleum […]
