The thrill of owning one of the best multicolor 3D printers has come at an unexpected price - overflowing bins of wasted ...

Some time ago, Lego released a beautiful (and somewhat pricey) typewriter set that was modeled after one used by company founder Ole Kirk Kristiansen. To the disappointment of some, it ...

In this video, I demonstrate how to build a homemade shredder machine. After searching unsuccessfully for a shredder in my country and local scrap yards, I decided to take on the challenge of ...

Chemical additions to plastic that mimic natural polymers like DNA can create materials that break down in days, months or years rather than littering the environment for centuries. Researchers hope ...

This story will be featured in our SacramenKnow newsletter. Sign up to get updates about what’s happening in the region in your inbox every Tuesday and Thursday. With a $20 panini press she got off ...

Hard plastic made from bamboo is as strong and durable as conventional plastics for uses such as household appliances and car interiors, but is also recyclable and biodegrades easily in soil. Plastics ...

Looking for a fun and easy way to give your tote bag a stylish summer makeover? With just an iron, a decorative paper napkin, and a little creativity, you can transform a plain bag into a unique ...

We make a lot of DIY flowers on this show, but we’ve never made any that look as cool as these. Today, we made faux glass blown flowers using nothing but plastic spoons and a lighter. These delicate, ...

Dear James: I plan to add a new bathroom, and some old plumbing should also be replaced. I’m not comfortable using a torch and solder, so would plastic plumbing be good? — Laura W. Dear Laura: ...

Two Micromat shredders made by Lindner and operated by Grupo Ecological in Brazil are helping Unilever reach a recycled-content goal. According to Lindner, the collaborative project has meant Unilever ...