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!
If you’re looking to pimp your ride with sub-$200 LCD screens, here’s a how – the LCD screens they use come with pre-installed with Tetris and a calendar too – [via] – Link. More: More how-to guides @ Boompa – Link. Mod Your Rod – James Bond depended on Q to trick out his cars. […]
Wow, this pedal and electric assisted human power vehicle seats 4 and looks like a lot of fun – [via] Link.
Mikemel writes – “Dig all the (for the most part) homebuilt bikes. A good portion of these bikes are made from parts pulled from dumpsters and junkyards. Any link with a hammer to it or labeled “own” is a bike that was built up from the tubing entirely by its rider. Should be inspiration for […]
Finally, a personal blimp – “The goal of this work is the creation an aircraft capable of silent, steerable, sustained, and affordable flight. No such craft exists today. Construction of the first human-carrying Personal Blimp is complete. Tethered flight testing began in Q2 of 2006. Free flight testing is expected to begin in August of […]
Start to finish Car PC build from Corsair Systems – “What’s a CarPC? Simply put, it’s a PC that goes into your car. This can be easily and clumsily done with a laptop and a stereo that has a line-in adapter, but for a more permanent and elegant solution, you need to do some tweaking. […]
Cparada writes in with some more clues to origins of the wood motorcycle – “This “Holzmotorrad” has been around a while – The (VERY old) 25 HP Honda has been remade as an Alabama Harley in some photos. There’s something odd about the streetscape, buildings, cobblestones… and a pair of VWs). In addition to RatBike, […]
Check out these incredible LED bicycle wheel animation using the SpokePOV kit. Mario scoring points, a running mouse, rock’em sock’em bots and Duck Hunt! – [via] – Link. Related: POV projects – Link. Light up animated Pac-Man bicycle wheels – Link.
