This “Bottle House” created by artist Jasmine Zimmerman is an open-roofed greenhouse made from hundreds of the plastic drink bottles that we use 70 million of everyday. The project will be exhibited in empty lots, rooftops, parks, and vacant buildings in order to spread the word about recycling and reporposing everyday objects in our environment. […]
Taking reuse and recycle to the extreme! Meet Dave, the man who never takes out the trash – TIME via . David Chameides is not your average American. For one thing, the TV cameraman owns two Emmy awards — how many do you have? But more importantly, while the average American throws out around 1,700 […]
Here’s a simple “flood and drain” hydroponics system made from junk. Expandable Hydroponics System from Junk – Flood and Drain
I love this tip from The Kitchn which explains how to keep fruit flies at bay using rue, an all-natural herb.
This is part 8 of an ~8-part series I’m doing on bike-powered devices. If you’ve got a link to another device that should be included or a better-documented version of any of these, comment below. I learned about most of these devices through the old-news Innovate or Die contest. Wow: go pedals. I’m in awe […]
Andrea at Heavy Petal re-made a second-hand metal-framed loveseat and chair into sturdy patio pieces by stripping them down, adding cedar slats, and weather-resistant cushions. The cushions are the same type of foam used for seats on boats, covered with Sunbrella fabric.
The “Robot Rabbit” by artist Paul Granjon is an automated installation that features a modded toy rabbit seated on a patch of live grass. The robot repeats the word “robot rabbit” at a rate of 1 word a second while the grass is automatically watered by an electric pump when the humidity level gets low. […]
