Dave on Nostr: Being environmentally responsible doesn't have to mean spending $60 on an EV. That is ...
Being environmentally responsible doesn't have to mean spending $60 on an EV. That is something most just simply can't afford. There is another completely valid way to approach environmentalism: reuse/rebuild/refurbish.
Instead of throwing away parts and buying new ones, fabricate a new replacement part from scrap metal. Pick a part from a junk yard/ebay. Refurbish a part with a simple gasket kit and elbow grease.
It's environmental consciousness born of thrift:
https://youtu.be/F-G7vLJT-YE?si=hqmVmnifzpwRF4yaPublished at
2026-06-11 19:51:07 UTCEvent JSON
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