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!
A 75 year old Chinese farmer invented and built this DIY dual-use amphibious vehicle (called “The Happy Boat”). It has a 5 HP diesel engine and a 1 HP electric engine, he plans to take it on vacation soon… [via] – Link. Related: The inventiveness of farmers – Link. DIY projects, from China – Link.
Wow, row, row, row your home! This is still bigger than my first apartment – “The SNAIL SHELL SYSTEM is a low cost system that enables persons to move around, change their whereabouts and live in various environments. One unit supplies space for one person. It is mobile both on land and water. One person […]
Wow, HighmoonMedia @ The Dragon’s Landing Inn forum spotted this aweesome rideable mechanical lion built by a metalworker in Belgium – [via] – Link (photos and more). Update: Dirkus writes ” if you visit the creator’s site you’ll find that this is a Tiger, not a Lion, and her name is Shiva. More info and […]
Pentavista Digital Imaging has a fantastic gallery of early flying machines, some dating back to 1856… [via] – Link. Related: Warbird & Propliner photograph resource site – Link. Make your own airplane for $7000 – Link.
Wow, forget those paperplate hovercrafts… This is what you want to make, you know… for your family… – “Powered by a 4-cylinder automotive engine, the UH-18SP is everything you’d ever want in a hovercraft. It was designed for people who love to play. For the family that gets together for fishing, skiing, cruising and all-around […]
Nilson writes – “I have a Pioneer DEH1850 car radio system.. it’s Pioneer’s cheapest new model.. no mp3, no blue lcd, no … But, I have an iPAQ rx3715 which I use as, mostly, an mp3 player (though I get some matlab stuff done in it too). So, I figured: why not jack an extra […]
Alameda, CA based “Rideable Bicycle Replicas” has an amazing selection of antique replica bicycles, pedicabs, hand-cranked trikes, boneshakers, tricycles, recumbents, surreys, tandems and more. They also sell 1880’s antique bicycle catalog reprints that I cannot help but order… The Old English Roadster is only $189.00, but it’s out stock – darn it [via] – Link. […]
