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!
Creative Kismet has made some great jewelry from buttons. With her button bracelet tutorial you can make some great summer jewelry with your leftover button stash. Leave a comment on her site and you may win this shell button bracelet in her drawing on Friday. [ via ] Link.
Tumbleweed writes – “I scored a great belt the other day & upon further inspection I noticed that there was quite a bit of space behind the cast belt buckle for a project…” – Link.
Munkeyworks writes – “Wikipedia has a whole slew of names listed for a portable USB drive. My favorite has always been “thumb drive”. Who doesn’t like literal translation? I decided to try my hand at thumb shaped usb drive (aw crap, things are getting punny).” Thanks Paul! – Link.
Tim shows how to make milk crate bicycle saddlebags writes – “Not much to it. Just put a loop of rope through the top of the crates and set it over your mountain bike’s cargo rack. I drilled holes through the edge of my crates to get it to ride a bit lower, but that’s […]
Chuck writes – “Rather than pay $30 or more for a flimsy rolling chair from a retailer, we attached an old tractor seat to the remains of a broken office chair to make a great rolling shop chair. The pneumatic lift is handy for sitting at different heights for different projects, and the tractor seat’s […]
Here’s how to build your own one-person submarine, from Modern Mechanix 1933 – “Take Thrilling Underwater Cruise in ONE-MAN SUB. YOU get all the keen thrills of deep-sea diving and underwater cruising in this one-man submarine. Towed by a motor-boat, the novel craft will take you down to a depth of at least 30 feet, […]
Here are the photos of the raft out made of Gatorade bottles and duct tape that was later rowed across the Charles River – [via] – Link.
