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!
Street Use has an interview with Bruce Simpson, pulse jet extraordinarre – “If there ever was a technology that calls out for street use, it is a jet engine. There is a small subculture of jet hackers. Among them is New Zealander Bruce Simpson who runs a cool website of his experiments. He tells how […]
Oblongata writes – “This will show you one way to build yourself a Ski Bike (aka Snow Bike, Skibob, Skike, or Skicycle). It is a downhill only machine and if you like bikes a lot, then it will probably keep a stupid grin plastered on your face all the way down whatever crazy hills you […]
I’m not sure exactly what is going on here (anyone know) but these bikes are really fun to look at… [via] – Link. Related: Bicycle projects @ MAKE – Link.
This 4 legged scooter is one of the strangest transportation devices I’ve ever seen. I wish I knew what this is about exactly-it looks like maybe a Japanese funny videos or candid camera show. If you look closely, it appears that each leg is guided by two wheels. I’m guessing the front wheel controls the […]
Chris writes – “I just took this pic as I was walking down the street here in Palo Alto. This Maker has built an electric 3-wheel transport device, and he/she is charging it as it sits parked in the street! I don’t know who it is….” This thing is awesome. Ok, Makers – let’s see […]
It’s like a 1940’s version of pimp my ride! Related: Bulletproof Body Turns Any Auto into an Armored Car (Dec, 1940) – Link. Make Trailer From Defunct Auto (Nov, 1932) – Link. Modern Mechanix – Yesterday’s tomorrow, today. – Link.
The Steam Car Club of Great Britain has a steam powered moped project by Roger Ulsky – ” My SteamPed started life as a Motobecane Moped which I obtained in a non running condition but with all the parts intact. I eventually want to build a steam car and decided this would be a good […]
