Playgrounds from Recycled Materials

Even if you don’t have kids, playgrounds can be a great case study in creative reuse. Come learn about playgrounds made from recycled tires, wood, metal, plastic, cardboard and fabric.

Christmas Trees from Recycled Materials

Did you know you can make Christmas trees from scrap wood, cardboard, plastic, metal and fabric? There are so many more choices than chopping down a tree or buying a plastic one.

Silver Spring Maker Faire

Highlights from the Silver Spring Maker Faire in September 2013 – the first Maker Faire in the Washington DC area

Cardboard Car Races

Who knew how much fun you could have recycling a few cardboard boxes into race cars?