Follow Along with the Maiden Voyage of This Beach-Cleaning Robot
Robot Missions is trying to create a robot platform for cleaning up beaches. But that means lots of field testing!
environment
Public Lab Puts Eco Justice in the Hands of Citizen Scientists
A network of DIY environmentalists is helping monitor oil cleanups and busting polluters.
Build This Water-Saving Toilet Tank Sink
Save water with this stylish homemade toilet tank sink. Why doesn’t every toilet in drought-stricken regions have one of these?
A Peek at Hacking in an Energy Starved Future
In the future, we’ll all live in “Live Cubes,” tiny homes that restrict your energy and water use
Be Careful How You Upcycle
Creative reuse isn’t always good for the earth
How-To: Styrofoam Concrete
Some nice detailed build notes from Nori Lamphere, describing her styrofoam concrete wall construction method, including a specific mix formula and mixing directions.
Notes on a Garage Geopolymer Prep
“Geopolymers” have been called “super cements.” They are commonly made in academic labs, but so far I haven’t found a good DIY prep for hands-on learners. I’ve run down a couple of sources and compiled a (still untested) procedure for making small geopolymer stone objects in the garage. Comments welcome.
