Robert Kwiatkowski designs and deploys data logging systems for Condition Based Maintenance on aircraft carriers. To improve the fuel efficiency of his thirsty truck, he’s doing data logging via the OBDII port using this simple interface, a laptop computer and Windmill, a data acquisition application… Link.
Emily on Inhabitat has a beautiful article about the recycled textile jewelry of Silvina Romero of Buenos Aires. From the article: Silvina started working with discarded textiles about four years ago during the height of the Argentinian economic crisis, gathering scrap fabric, thread, nylon, and more in a neighborhood called Once, where many of fabric […]
I never knew junk mail could look so good. Check out Patricia of A Little Hut’s tutorial on how to make your own junk mail art, as well as cards and bookmarks. Looks fantastic! [ via ] Link.
Sew Green has a tutorial on how you can make your own laundry soap — very eco friendly! Link.
What do you do with your old Playstation 2’s? Turn them into these stylish plastic chairs! That’s what British design firm Sprout Design did with the Reee Chair (available for sale on the British shop pli this fall). These chairs are made of 100% recycled plastic Playstation console casings. Who knew gaming could turn into […]
Huh, this chair is made from recycled PS2s (and perhaps other game consoles)… – [via] Link.
Next time you’re eating chips tell the person you’re with that you’re eating them for your next craft project. Eva made these cute potato chip bags and her kids use them to tote their pencils to school. Eva says you can even sew on a strap to make it a cute wristlet! Check out her […]
