markmiodownik.bsky.social
Materials scientist & engineer & enthusiast; Director of the UCL Institute of Making; Author of New York Times best selling book Stuff Matters and others; Occasional BBC TV/radio presenter.
👤 Joined on 31 Juli 2023
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@markmiodownik.bsky.socialIn @nytopinion.nytimes.com “I’ve missed real curation,” Radhika Jones writes about using an old-school DVD player instead of streaming movies. “I want fewer but better choices, and ease of access, especially for comfort viewing.”
Show PostWe often forget that Reduce and Reuse are even more important than Recycle. This is such an obvious idea once you see it, and something we desperately need more of
Show PostThere are apparently a lot of films made before 1980 that aren't available for streaming. Having a physical DVD ensures you're not at the mercy of steaming platforms' whims.
Show PostQuilts make great insulation for compost bins. 😉😂
Show PostSomething similar has been done at @lborouniversity.bsky.social for some years now. Biggest issue often seems to be finding somewhere to store the mass of left items over the summer! My slow cooker came from one such clearance a good few summers ago (probably before the pandemic IIRC).
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