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  1. 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

    barnabasgold.com/how-to-remove

  2. ❗📢 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: sh1.sendinblue.com/3gdl4dy56kl

    @isoewikom @bmel

  3. ❗📢 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: sh1.sendinblue.com/3gdl4dy56kl

    @isoewikom @bmel

  4. 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.

    teklynk.com/blog/diy-smart-tv-

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

  5. 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.

    teklynk.com/blog/diy-smart-tv-

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

  6. A friend of mine asked me what I could do with all the “wood scraps”… Now he has some useful shelves and benches in his #gym 💪 🏋️‍♂️.

    Every piece of wood can be used 🪵.

    #diy #upcycle #upcycling #recycle #recycling #woodwork #woodenart #woodenartrocks #mastowood #selfmade #handmade #nature #makershour #nowaste #shelf #bench #maniac #fuerth #fürth

  7. A friend of mine asked me what I could do with all the “wood scraps”… Now he has some useful shelves and benches in his #gym 💪 🏋️‍♂️.

    Every piece of wood can be used 🪵.

    #diy #upcycle #upcycling #recycle #recycling #woodwork #woodenart #woodenartrocks #mastowood #selfmade #handmade #nature #makershour #nowaste #shelf #bench #maniac #fuerth #fürth

  8. Hallo zusammen,
    gerade an den Glas-Containern am Augustinum in #Dortmund Kirchhörde/Lücklemberg gesehen: Deko, Gläser, Teller - zum Mitnehmen.
    Vielleicht für jemanden etwas dabei. Wir sind bereits gut ausgestattet. #fediGive #gratis #recycle #gifts

  9. Hallo zusammen,
    gerade an den Glas-Containern am Augustinum in #Dortmund Kirchhörde/Lücklemberg gesehen: Deko, Gläser, Teller - zum Mitnehmen.
    Vielleicht für jemanden etwas dabei. Wir sind bereits gut ausgestattet. #fediGive #gratis #recycle #gifts

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. 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 🇳🇿🪡🧵🧶

  13. 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 🇳🇿🪡🧵🧶

  14. Linux microblog update:

    ProxMox (or maybe my network hardware) does not like when I swap harddrives onto different motherboards (and therefore different ethernet cards with new MAC addresses.)

    I do this anyway because used old Dell Optiplexes tend to be... used...and old, and it can be a bit...dynamic...adding additonal storage to them.

    Luckily reinstalling a ProxMox node from my USB key is quick, and now the node thinks it was born with this motherboard and ethernet card.

    #linux #microblog #proxmox #dell #optiplex #reduce #reuse #recycle

  15. Linux microblog update:

    ProxMox (or maybe my network hardware) does not like when I swap harddrives onto different motherboards (and therefore different ethernet cards with new MAC addresses.)

    I do this anyway because used old Dell Optiplexes tend to be... used...and old, and it can be a bit...dynamic...adding additonal storage to them.

    Luckily reinstalling a ProxMox node from my USB key is quick, and now the node thinks it was born with this motherboard and ethernet card.

    #linux #microblog #proxmox #dell #optiplex #reduce #reuse #recycle

  16. @EUCommission

    The ship I work on buys approx 1 tonne of "new" [former] t-shirts for cleaning rags every year. They come pre-cut into [almost] convenient size/shape for task. Purpose-made shop towels would be [slightly] more effective for task, cost considerably more, and wouldn't repose any material.

    #recycle #reuse #repurpose

  17. @EUCommission

    The ship I work on buys approx 1 tonne of "new" [former] t-shirts for cleaning rags every year. They come pre-cut into [almost] convenient size/shape for task. Purpose-made shop towels would be [slightly] more effective for task, cost considerably more, and wouldn't repose any material.

    #recycle #reuse #repurpose

  18. Weekend project.
    I turned this old Android 8.1 phone into a dedicated mp3 player. I used ADB to remove unnessary apps. Even removed some apps that were part of Android to make it as barebones as possible. The music player is Musicolet 6.9. I then installed AnyHome as a launcher and set it to Always use. AnyHome lets you set any app as your home/home button. When the device boots it automatically opens Musicolet. Pressing the home button just opens Musicolet. I can still access Bluetooth and Wi-Fi by dragging down the system tray. Best part is no Google account or sign in required. I simply restored factory settings and side loaded the apps without needing to go to the Play Store. I particularly like Musicolet’s lock screen since it has the album art and player controls. I currently have it connected to a Bluetooth speaker in the living room and loaded it up with some synth wave music. It is connected to power and the display is set to always on.

    #repurpose #upcycle #android #recycle #reuse

  19. Any advice on trying to clean inkjet print heads? I'm having mixed results with IPA. It is *almost* working. I'm trying to get some old Cannon printers working properly.

    #repair #recycle #printer #inkjet

  20. Any advice on trying to clean inkjet print heads? I'm having mixed results with IPA. It is *almost* working. I'm trying to get some old Cannon printers working properly.

    #repair #recycle #printer #inkjet

  21. Here's another DIY Framework expansion card made from stuff I had laying around! :neobot:

    This time it's a microSD card reader, and it was rather simply made by grabbing an old cheap reader, taking it out from its original shell, fitting it in the expansion card housing and soldering an USB-A to USB-C board to it

    Technically speaking, it's much more simple than what I did with the Wi-Fi card I previously DIY'd, but practically speaking this one is likely going to be much more useful to me personally!

    (Also, the housing got a bit cracked while fitting the thing inside... but even if the final result might not look as pretty as intended, it really was a blessing in disguise: the microSD sits much further inside the reader than I thought, and the crack made it easier to grip while removing it lol)

    And just like last time, the lid has been made by cutting a sheet of scrap polarizer, once again as it's easy to cut and also because looks cool :neobot_flop_blep:

    #framework #framework13 #laptop #tech #electronics #usb #usbc #diy #recycle #reduce #reuse

  22. Here's another DIY Framework expansion card made from stuff I had laying around! :neobot:

    This time it's a microSD card reader, and it was rather simply made by grabbing an old cheap reader, taking it out from its original shell, fitting it in the expansion card housing and soldering an USB-A to USB-C board to it

    Technically speaking, it's much more simple than what I did with the Wi-Fi card I previously DIY'd, but practically speaking this one is likely going to be much more useful to me personally!

    (Also, the housing got a bit cracked while fitting the thing inside... but even if the final result might not look as pretty as intended, it really was a blessing in disguise: the microSD sits much further inside the reader than I thought, and the crack made it easier to grip while removing it lol)

    And just like last time, the lid has been made by cutting a sheet of scrap polarizer, once again as it's easy to cut and also because looks cool :neobot_flop_blep:

    #framework #framework13 #laptop #tech #electronics #usb #usbc #diy #recycle #reduce #reuse

  23. Sourcing the battery from a discarded vape #recycle (the smell! 🤮 )