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#IpswichMA - Workshop: #RainBarrel Clinic

Saturday, August 22, 2026

9:00 AM—12:00 PM
Ipswich Town Hall
25 Green Street

"Save those plastic trash barrels, and convert them to a rain barrel! Volunteers will be on hand to help you modify your barrel, and also give tips for installation and use.

Please bring your own barrel with lid.

Limited to 100 participants. Registration required."

To register:
https://ipswichlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/rain-barrel-clinic-2/

#SolarPunkSunday #ReuseRepairRestore #Reuse #DIYRainbarrels #IpswichPublicLibrary

#IpswichMA - Workshop: #RainBarrel Clinic

Saturday, August 22, 2026

9:00 AM—12:00 PM
Ipswich Town Hall
25 Green Street

"Save those plastic trash barrels, and convert them to a rain barrel! Volunteers will be on hand to help you modify your barrel, and also give tips for installation and use.

Please bring your own barrel with lid.

Limited to 100 participants. Registration required."

To register:
https://ipswichlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/rain-barrel-clinic-2/

#SolarPunkSunday #ReuseRepairRestore #Reuse #DIYRainbarrels #IpswichPublicLibrary

Bookmark: Circularity Playbook for Fashion SMEs | BSI

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https://www.bsigroup.com/en-GB/insights-and-media/insights/brochures/circularity-playbook-for-fashion-smes/

#circularity #reuse.city #textiles #fashion

Bookmark: Circularity Playbook for Fashion SMEs | BSI

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https://www.bsigroup.com/en-GB/insights-and-media/insights/brochures/circularity-playbook-for-fashion-smes/

#circularity #reuse.city #textiles #fashion

Where To Recycle Your Eclipse Glasses In UK? 😎
The Federation of Astronomical Societies has a list of UK societies who might like to take them.
https://fedastro.org.uk/fas/members-location-by-county/

#SolarPunkSunday #SolarEclipse #ReUse #Recycling #Eclipse #Recycle #Waste #UK #AstronomicalSocieties

Where To Recycle Your Eclipse Glasses In UK? 😎
The Federation of Astronomical Societies has a list of UK societies who might like to take them.
https://fedastro.org.uk/fas/members-location-by-county/

#SolarPunkSunday #SolarEclipse #ReUse #Recycling #Eclipse #Recycle #Waste #UK #AstronomicalSocieties

After #Trump leaves office... perhaps his successor(s) will take the following ideas and remove his obscene gilding and recycle the gold into useful humanitarian aid.

#Government #Waste #Greed #Ego #Help #Aid #News #USA #UN #Corruption #Recycle #Reuse

https://barnabasgold.com/how-to-remove-gold-leaf/

❗📢 Ab heute gilt die neue Verpackungsverordnung #PPWR in allen EU-Mitgliedstaaten

👉 Wer Verpackungssysteme herstellt oder einsetzt, muss künftig Anforderungen an Wiederverwendbarkeit, Rückverfolgbarkeit und Konformität berücksichtigen.

👉 Wie die Projekte aus dem RePack-Netzwerk #Reduce, #Reuse, #Recycle bereits jetzt zu den Zielen der PPWR beitragen? Mehr in der Newsletter-Sonderausgabe: https://sh1.sendinblue.com/3gdl4dy56klpfe.html?t=1786083845555

@isoewikom @bmel

❗📢 Ab heute gilt die neue Verpackungsverordnung #PPWR in allen EU-Mitgliedstaaten

👉 Wer Verpackungssysteme herstellt oder einsetzt, muss künftig Anforderungen an Wiederverwendbarkeit, Rückverfolgbarkeit und Konformität berücksichtigen.

👉 Wie die Projekte aus dem RePack-Netzwerk #Reduce, #Reuse, #Recycle bereits jetzt zu den Zielen der PPWR beitragen? Mehr in der Newsletter-Sonderausgabe: https://sh1.sendinblue.com/3gdl4dy56klpfe.html?t=1786083845555

@isoewikom @bmel

Check this out! (12. Avg. 2026)

https://blog.rozman.info/check-this-out-12-avg-2026/

Bookmark: Visible Mending and the Politics of Repair

Page summary: Come explore visible mending as a historical textile practice rooted in survival and necessity, and how it can directly threaten capitalism
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https://thetextileanthropologist.substack.com/p/visible-mending-and-the-politics?r=1s865l&triedRedirect=true

#repair_culture #reuse.city #textiles #mending #repair

Ditching Amazon Fire TV for a custom, self-hosted Smart TV experience on 2011 Mac Mini's.

For years, I used Amazon Fire TV sticks. They worked, but the ads, tracking, and clutter became annoying. I wanted a clean, personalized media center that felt like a dedicated appliance.

I found a few 2011 Mac Mini's on eBay and turned them into media centers running Debian Linux with a stripped-down Xfce desktop environment.

The Build:
Hardware: Intel i5 Mac Mini's.
OS: Debian Linux + Xfce (lightweight, flexible).
UI: A custom Python/Flask web app serving a kiosk-mode interface via Brave Browser.
Config: Entirely managed via JSON and CSS. No desktop, no panels. Just a curated home screen of Flatpak apps and web apps.

Features:
Privacy: No ads, no tracking, no Amazon account required.
Single-Task Machine: Apps launch fullscreen, right-clicking is disabled, kiosk mode.
Remote Ready: Fully keyboard and remote navigable (MX3 Pro wireless PC remote).
Robust: Auto-restart script ensures the dashboard never stays closed.

Use Cases:
Media center PC: A TV-connected mini PC with Plex, Jellyfin, Kodi, and YouTube.
Workplace dashboard: A wall-mounted display showing internal tools, dashboards, or informational kiosks.
Infotainment kiosk: A public-facing screen with curated apps and no way for users to escape to the desktop.
Repurposed hardware: Give an old laptop or mini PC a second life as a dedicated appliance.

If you can think of a use case, you just set the apps and tools you want, point it at the URLs or Flatpak apps you need, and let it run.

I wrote a blog post on the setup and the specific tools (like wmctrl and input-remapper) I used to make it feel like a Smart TV. Github link is in the blog post.

https://www.teklynk.com/blog/diy-smart-tv-media-center-dashboard-fullscreen-app-launcher-for-debian-and-xfce

#linux #mediacenter #smarthome #opensource #privacy #debian #python #plex #jellyfin #upcycle #repurpose #reuse #recycle

Ditching Amazon Fire TV for a custom, self-hosted Smart TV experience on 2011 Mac Mini's.

For years, I used Amazon Fire TV sticks. They worked, but the ads, tracking, and clutter became annoying. I wanted a clean, personalized media center that felt like a dedicated appliance.

I found a few 2011 Mac Mini's on eBay and turned them into media centers running Debian Linux with a stripped-down Xfce desktop environment.

The Build:
Hardware: Intel i5 Mac Mini's.
OS: Debian Linux + Xfce (lightweight, flexible).
UI: A custom Python/Flask web app serving a kiosk-mode interface via Brave Browser.
Config: Entirely managed via JSON and CSS. No desktop, no panels. Just a curated home screen of Flatpak apps and web apps.

Features:
Privacy: No ads, no tracking, no Amazon account required.
Single-Task Machine: Apps launch fullscreen, right-clicking is disabled, kiosk mode.
Remote Ready: Fully keyboard and remote navigable (MX3 Pro wireless PC remote).
Robust: Auto-restart script ensures the dashboard never stays closed.

Use Cases:
Media center PC: A TV-connected mini PC with Plex, Jellyfin, Kodi, and YouTube.
Workplace dashboard: A wall-mounted display showing internal tools, dashboards, or informational kiosks.
Infotainment kiosk: A public-facing screen with curated apps and no way for users to escape to the desktop.
Repurposed hardware: Give an old laptop or mini PC a second life as a dedicated appliance.

If you can think of a use case, you just set the apps and tools you want, point it at the URLs or Flatpak apps you need, and let it run.

I wrote a blog post on the setup and the specific tools (like wmctrl and input-remapper) I used to make it feel like a Smart TV. Github link is in the blog post.

https://www.teklynk.com/blog/diy-smart-tv-media-center-dashboard-fullscreen-app-launcher-for-debian-and-xfce

#linux #mediacenter #smarthome #opensource #privacy #debian #python #plex #jellyfin #upcycle #repurpose #reuse #recycle

#sewing
#Reuse
#Sundaymorningproject
#Bricolage
#IrgendetwasmitGarn
#Utensilo

Utensilo, made from two small retail packs of Espresso.

#sewing
#Reuse
#Sundaymorningproject
#Bricolage
#IrgendetwasmitGarn
#Utensilo

Utensilo, made from two small retail packs of Espresso.

📰 Assam Man’s Simple Solar Invention Warns You of Hidden Drains Under Floodwater

🗒 "Made using used plastic bottles and other low-cost materials, the device reflects sunlight during the day, making submerged drains and potholes easier to spot. After sunset, a built-in solar light switches on automatically, helping pedestrians and motorists navigate flooded roads more safely."

https://thebetterindia.com/innovation/assam-plastic-bottle-solar-safety-device-flooded-roads-abhijit-dowarah-low-cost-innovation-saving-lives-12232521

#solar #safety #india #reuse #Assam #Sivasagar

📰 Assam Man’s Simple Solar Invention Warns You of Hidden Drains Under Floodwater

🗒 "Made using used plastic bottles and other low-cost materials, the device reflects sunlight during the day, making submerged drains and potholes easier to spot. After sunset, a built-in solar light switches on automatically, helping pedestrians and motorists navigate flooded roads more safely."

https://thebetterindia.com/innovation/assam-plastic-bottle-solar-safety-device-flooded-roads-abhijit-dowarah-low-cost-innovation-saving-lives-12232521

#solar #safety #india #reuse #Assam #Sivasagar

Test run of my new used hibachi grill. Five bucks at the Restore Thrift Shop. I just had to clean it up a bit and replace a few screws.
#thrifting #reuse #cookouts

Test run of my new used hibachi grill. Five bucks at the Restore Thrift Shop. I just had to clean it up a bit and replace a few screws.
#thrifting #reuse #cookouts

Wo zerstört wird, helfen wir beim Wiederaufbau.

Danke an alle Beteiligten!

#Ukraine #DigitalInclusion #Reuse #PCsFürAlle

@metalab @Hetti

Wo zerstört wird, helfen wir beim Wiederaufbau.

Danke an alle Beteiligten!

#Ukraine #DigitalInclusion #Reuse #PCsFürAlle

@metalab @Hetti

Within days of moving in with us, this little fuzzmonster started snoozing on the kitchen window sill. It didn't seem very comfortable, so I got an old yoga mat, cut it into strips and arranged them for her comfort. It's worked well for years!
#CatsOfMastodon #upcycling #reuse

Within days of moving in with us, this little fuzzmonster started snoozing on the kitchen window sill. It didn't seem very comfortable, so I got an old yoga mat, cut it into strips and arranged them for her comfort. It's worked well for years!
#CatsOfMastodon #upcycling #reuse

Here's the result of last Summer's contract. A bloody impressive battery-backed EV charger prototype, even if I do say so myself ;-)

It will be at Mystery Creek the next two days for the 'FleetDays' Conference.

https://youtu.be/QyJb5J8s4-E

#Prototype #Engineering #Batteries #EV #Infrastructure #Reuse #EnergyTransition #ERoadFleetDays #FleetDays

Here's the result of last Summer's contract. A bloody impressive battery-backed EV charger prototype, even if I do say so myself ;-)

It will be at Mystery Creek the next two days for the 'FleetDays' Conference.

https://youtu.be/QyJb5J8s4-E

#Prototype #Engineering #Batteries #EV #Infrastructure #Reuse #EnergyTransition #ERoadFleetDays #FleetDays

@MagdalenaBerlin

#Reuse
#Lifehack
#Upcycling
#Sewing

@MagdalenaBerlin

#Reuse
#Lifehack
#Upcycling
#Sewing

#climatechange #Fires #carboncapture #recycling #Reuse #sustsainableenergy #solarpower

#climatechange #Fires #carboncapture #recycling #Reuse #sustsainableenergy #solarpower

Practical Action Guide To Sustainability
https://practicalaction.org/learning/waste/the-6-rs/

#SolarPunkSunday #Sustainability #PracticalAction #Waste #Refuse #ReThink #ReduceReUseRepairRecycle #Reduce #ReUse #Repair #Recycling

Practical Action Guide To Sustainability
https://practicalaction.org/learning/waste/the-6-rs/

#SolarPunkSunday #Sustainability #PracticalAction #Waste #Refuse #ReThink #ReduceReUseRepairRecycle #Reduce #ReUse #Repair #Recycling

🇪🇺 Unijne "prawo do naprawy" (dyrektywa Right to Repair) wchodzi dzisiaj w życie 🥳

https://www.wnp.pl/rynki/ue-dyrektywa-right-to-repair-ma-zachecac-do-naprawy-produktow-zamiast-kupowania-nowych,1086427.html

P.S. Polska oczywiście "nie zdążyła" przygotować przepisów krajowych :/

#Repair #Reuse #NoWaste #ZeroWaste #DIY

🇪🇺 Unijne "prawo do naprawy" (dyrektywa Right to Repair) wchodzi dzisiaj w życie 🥳

https://www.wnp.pl/rynki/ue-dyrektywa-right-to-repair-ma-zachecac-do-naprawy-produktow-zamiast-kupowania-nowych,1086427.html

P.S. Polska oczywiście "nie zdążyła" przygotować przepisów krajowych :/

#Repair #Reuse #NoWaste #ZeroWaste #DIY

#teilhabe #bildungschance #digitalebildung #chance #WissensWerkstatt #DigitaleTeilhabe #DigitaleSouveränität #TechnikHilft #TechnikMitHerz #SecondLifeTechnik #TechnikSpenden #Sachspenden #ReparierenStattWegwerfen #Reuse #Recycling #Nachhaltigkeit #Kreislaufwirtschaft #Elektroschrott #EWaste #Upcycling #Digitalisierung #BildungFürAlle #Chancengleichheit #SozialeTeilhabe #GemeinsamStark #MenschenHelfen #Wiederverwenden #Wissensvermittlung #GemeinsamDigital

I just *rescued* a “free” new-looking crockpot from the day of rain. Some neighbor on our street left it on the sidewalk for someone to take it.
Now we have to find a space for it in the kitchen, but I’ve been thinking about buying one for a long time. Hopefully it will work once it completely dries out. 🤞 I just hate shiny useful things going into the landfill. ♻️

#reuse #RainyDay

I just *rescued* a “free” new-looking crockpot from the day of rain. Some neighbor on our street left it on the sidewalk for someone to take it.
Now we have to find a space for it in the kitchen, but I’ve been thinking about buying one for a long time. Hopefully it will work once it completely dries out. 🤞 I just hate shiny useful things going into the landfill. ♻️

#reuse #RainyDay

Evening run.

Nothing very special, 8k through the woods. Nice temperature and we avoided the rain. However in the middle of the woods we came across these. No explanation. I’ll take a trip round there tomorrow - not something I would use, but I am sure that I can find someone who would, especially if free.

#running #OddSights #Salvage #Recycle #ReUse

Evening run.

Nothing very special, 8k through the woods. Nice temperature and we avoided the rain. However in the middle of the woods we came across these. No explanation. I’ll take a trip round there tomorrow - not something I would use, but I am sure that I can find someone who would, especially if free.

#running #OddSights #Salvage #Recycle #ReUse

Bookmark: CircularNet: How Recykal built Asia’s largest circular economy marketplace using Google AI

Page summary: — Permalink

https://sustainability.google/stories/circular-economy-marketplace/

#circularity #reuse.city #recycling #ai

Finished my weather art.
It's my town for 2025.
Weather, temperature high/low, wind direction &strength, seasons. The back has the colour legend and actual rainfall in mm.
Extremely pleased with how it finished.

#art #textile #reuse #recycle #sew #quilt #fabric #climate #weather 🇳🇿🪡🧵🧶

Work in progress on a collaged junk mirror frame made of old art supplies. Still have 3 small areas to fill. Kind of like it unpainted showing the natural colors of the used items. The other option is to spray paint it all, similar to other photo here. Still have to clean the mirror surface…was just testing it to see it hung in place.

The wooden clothes peg clip at top right opens and can function as a paperclip for any note or even a photo I may want to add.
#DIY #junk #art #craft #reuse