We, as humanity, are using too many raw materials. It is simply unsustainable for us to keep producing, using, and disposing of things at the rate we currently do. We, as makers, have to be aware of our place in the wider world, and our responsibilities to the generations that follow. While it’s true that the most significant part of this consumption comes from factory-made goods, we makers have to choose whether we want to be part of the problem or part of the solution. Here at HackSpace mag, we want to be part of the solution. This doesn’t mean not making cool stuff, but it does mean being mindful of the amount of virgin material we use. It means making stuff that will stand the test of time, and…
