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!
Created for Burning Man 2006 by Industrialus Design, this Ridable Mechanospider is freaking amazing, check out the video of it in action! [via] – Link. Related: Autotelematic spider bots (photos) – Link. Spider-wiper (Giant automated spider) – Link. Mechanical spiders! – Link.
My friend I-Wei sent this one in – wow!
Lots of car posts today… John writes – “Here are instructions (and pre-compiled PDF) for making an automotive message book. It fits in the glove box and has 14 standard large-font messages printed forward and reverse (for reading in mirrors) like “Your tire is flat”, “Your high beams are on” or even, simply, “Sorry.” I’ve […]
BusinessWeek asks, can we build an open source car? “Inspired by Linux, the OScar project aims to build a car by tapping the knowledge of a volunteer team. It won’t be an easy ride, but their journey is important… So here’s a question: Can open-source practices and approaches be applied to make hardware, to create […]
Wires99 writes – “This is the Neuroti-Kart. (PsychoKart was taken) Homemade electric go-Kart. Design goals: electric powered, quiet, fast, capable of doing donuts in my street. Home run! “ Thanks Gnomic! – Link. Powered by 4 12 volt car batteries and the frame was made from Home Depot gas pipes… Nice work. Related: Build your […]
I’m not sure where most of these photos are from (post if you know in the comments) but it’s a pretty good collection of chopper bikes – Link. Related: Bicycles @ MAKE – Link. Chopper Bikes – Link.
GadgetmanKen writes – “I built a gas powered inverted push scooter using a chainsaw for a motor, two customized pulleys, and v-belt. I later added patios instead of the foot pegs and an aluminum cover for the rear end. It worked great and my son would go about thiry miles an hour, and me being […]
