by russs.net | Nov 27, 2013 | Charger
Our Coke bottle OpenCharger in action: Would you like one? Personal generator, power bank and light that charges as you take it around. – Energy in: Solar, kinetic and micro-usb Energy Storage: Power bank, 2000-4000 mah (will charge a regular cell phone...
by russs.net | Nov 6, 2013 | Charger, Uncategorized
Progress! Imagine a device that you can carry around with you anywhere that generates and stores your energy needs simply from you carrying it around. Best of all, its made from trash, local materials, and you can fix, upgrade and make it on your own. Heh. . . Here is...
by russs.net | Oct 6, 2013 | - Milstein Modules, - Reflections
We’re investigating the efficacy of Ecobricks as a community solution to solid waste in the Northern Philippines. Ecobricks are made by packing solid a PET bottle with non-recyclable, non-biodegradables (i.e. plastic, cellophanes, styrofoam, etc). An essential...
by russs.net | Sep 23, 2013 | Trashure
At last my bamboo bike is up and operational! It took a little bit of time to transfer all the good components from my old bike to the new one. Now, however, it is rocking and I am rolling! HALLELUJAH. My last bike’s frame was 3 inches too short (or rather I...
by russs.net | Sep 17, 2013 | - Bottle Building
I just returned from Besao with some new photos of our first attempt remodeling a humble home in the village of Besao Philippines. The front and back walls are redone with Ecobricks, Hospital Foundation bricks, gin bottles and colored water! The mortar is our...
by russs.net | Sep 6, 2013 | - Bottle Building
Last week, we collaboratively crafted an experimental clay mural. The clay that we used had an unusual source– a local small scale goldmine that, like many others, has no use for the mud that results from its process. The experiment was both in using this...
by russs.net | Sep 6, 2013 | - Milstein Modules, Trashure
Its one thing to drink water from a plastic glass that was made in a big factory somewhere. Its another thing to drink water from a beautiful emerald chalice that you crafted with your own hands! I’ve been meaning to make a new set of glasses for the last...
by russs.net | Sep 4, 2013 | - Reflections, Trashure
I deeply excited by the designs that we have been coming up with here in Mt. Province. Purses made from wrappers, bamboo bikes, solar coke bottle chargers, Ecobricks, organic cement, glass bottle furniture and more. Because I am based here in a small mountain village...
by russs.net | Sep 3, 2013 | - Bottle Building
Last week, we got down and dirty with some local clay and 20 students from MPSPC college. I have been doing extensive experiments with clay over the last year to perfect our mix ratios with sand, clay, straw and occasionally a little cement powder. The goal has...
by russs.net | Sep 2, 2013 | Charger
The other day I got the best compliment ever. My sister, Ian and I had been walking the dark Sagada streets to get to the local bar and I had been using the flash light functionality of my latest prototype EcoCharger. I set it on the table as we ordered our beers, the...
Russell is a regenerative artist, inventor and philosopher based in Bali, Indonesia. He is one of the principals of global the Ecobrick. His regenerative theories are inspired by his time amongst the Igorot people, his journey with plastic and his work mandalas. Russell is currently working on a new theory of Earthen Ethics and Plastic Sequestration. You can follow him on Facebook