Questions tagged [diy]
DIY (Do-It-Yourself) and home improvements: the sustainability issues around mending and improving your home through repairs, renovation, carpentry, plumbing and other building activities that you do yourself, as an alternative to employing a tradesperson.
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Can I recycle plastics at home by melting and molding?
I would like to know if it is possible to recycle plastic at home by melting and molding.
Is it at all possible? What technique or technology do I need? Can it be done with any plastic? Are there ...
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How to make a fully reused/reusable plastic bottle raft?
"Recycle" is the last in reduce-reuse-recycle triad, and though it's an obvious choice for plastic bottles, there are ways to make the most of every bottle. I drink from every bottle for some time and ...
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Are there types of solar panels that can be made completely locally and independent of fossil fuels?
I want to know if there are any kinds of solar panels that can be produced completely locally, from gathering materials to manufacturing to installing, without fossil fuel inputs anywhere in the ...
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How to recycle paper with ink on it?
In my work and study, I have a lot of printouts - many of which re drafts and redrafts. Is there are a way to recycle printed paper (standard printer paper) without using harsh chemicals and minimal ...
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Which plastics should I avoid and what qualities of plastics are important to consider?
I see a lot of DIY projects that use various plastics, even projects with a focus on sustainable processes and methods. Is the use of plastic contrary to the idea of sustainability entirely?
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Would it be possible to process bamboo for fabric at home?
I have been using bamboo socks and t-shirts, and I have read online about the fact that two main disadvantages of the industrial production of bamboo are:
1) Some companies process the bamboo ...
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Is secondary triple glazing a practical way to reduce energy costs?
I have been considering installing secondary double glazing units in my home in an attempt to turn my double glazed windows into triple glazed windows.
I understand the law of diminishing returns, ...
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