Did you know the world was running out of sand? Well, let me rephrase that. There’s lots of sand (whole deserts just FILLED with the stuff) but it’s running out of the kind of sand we need for manufacturing which is a problem. DB Export is taking a stand to save sand with the beer bottle recycling program. It’s turning beer bottles to sand.
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Garbage Guzzler – have your waste digested by your new pet microorganisms
Garbage is a huge problem in the modern world. Plastic is probably the worst then but even our more organic waste still takes time to break down and ultimately just ends up intermingling with plastics in landfills anyway. There has to be a better way. If you’re not down with a compost pile out back, check out the Garbage Guzzler, the machine that will break down your waste into nothing.
Read MorePrecious Plastic – learn how to turn your garage into a recycling workshop
Recycling is a pretty common thing but even though everyone knows about it, there’s still a ton of plastic waste that ends up in landfills or just strewn about the city because people are also lazy. If you want to be a little bit more hands on with making the earth a better place, check out Precious Plastic, the site that will help you make your own recycling center.
Read MorePlastic Bottle Cutter – upcycle your plastic bottles into rope
Plastic bottles are pretty common in today’s world. Whether it’s water, soda, or other, we all have them in our home. Instead of carting them to the recycling bin (we hope) why not upcycle them? The Plastic Bottle Cutter turns your empty pop bottles into usable rope.
Read MoreCasagami Solar Light House – a little project for little makers
Everyone can use a little light in their life whether it’s to just add a little mood and ambiance or if it’s to give you a nightlight because not everyone is comfortable in the dark. The Casagami Solar Light House is the small project night light you can build yourself.
Read MoreGrow It Yourself Mushroom Material – experiment with this plastic replacement
Plastic is pretty horrible for the environment. It’s disposable but once we toss it, the Earth has a pretty hard time getting rid of it so there’s a lot of waste filling landfills and floating in the ocean. Evocative Designs has a solution with a plastic replacement material made from mushrooms. You can try it for your own creations with Grow It Yourself Mushroom Material.
Read MoreSprout Pencils – give your writing some renewable energy, literally
Real writers understand the importance of a pencil. No keyboards or even the latest touchscreen devices can provide the same satisfaction as writing on paper with an old school pencil. They may be old fashioned but we need more pencils, just maybe with some extra features.
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