Sew your own bike cap
By way of Paul Overton and DudeCraft comes this oldie but goodie, a simple but natty cycling cap you can sew yourself. Panda Face’s Cycling Cap
Energy & Sustainability
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!
Shelf made from back issues of National Geographic
Not exactly practical, but certainly clever, this shelf made from recycled magazines is by designer Sean Miller.
Sean coated the magazines with a a water/starch mixture and then he placed them under pressure for about a week to harden. Next he took a band saw to the consolidated stack and carved out space for a shelf. Holes were also cut into the bookshelf’s sides, allowing it to slide onto three rods to be hung. About 80 mags were used.
It’s another personal fave from among the finalists of Inhabitat’s second annual Spring Greening contest.
Inhabitat’s Spring Greening Competition’s Finalists
From chandeliers made from recycled hangers, and lamps made from water bottles, to flip flops made from chop sticks (Chop Flops pictured above) to a shelving system made out of old bike tires, this year’s Inhabitat Spring Greening Competition finalists have come up with some wildly creative and surprisingly beautiful designs. I’m honored to be […]
Orange traffic cone lamp
I have to say, for the record, that those are way smaller than any actual traffic cone I’ve ever seen, and are far, far too clean to have ever seen any real use on a street. I’m pretty sure reusing real traffic cones would result in a lamp that was both way too big and way, way too beat up to make good-looking furniture. Still, cool-looking lamp, and a straightforward re-make.
Spherical stay tab lampshade
This spherical POP pendant lamp made from soda can pull tabs by Mauricio Affonso is just one of 23 impressive finalists in Inhabitat’s second annual Spring Greening creative reuse contest. You can see the others, and vote on your faves, here.
Rolling Superman simulator
From Stanford design student Purin Phanichphant, the, er, Death Wheel 3000dx seems to be without an identifiable steering mechanism. Or brakes. Looks like fun, though!
Bike rack hack
Maker and avid bike hacker Antoine was inspired by this Incredible Rim Rack instructable enough to go and build this very elegant bike rack out of a broken U-lock and busted rim.
