The Benefits of Sustainable Projects
We at Econation are strong advocates of self-sufficiency, DIY, creativity, arts, and craftwork, all of which require concentrated attention. They also happen to provide …
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The KISS Principle
“Any fool can make things complicated, it requires a genius to make things simple.” – E.F. Schumacher Keep it Simple, Stupid KISS stands for …
Craft technology
Craft technology, including hand tools and simple machines, used by skilled master craftspeople, will be reinvented for a zero-carbon future. When we think of technology …
The benefits of craft production
Moving from fast, quantity production to slow, quality production Industrial production in the beginning meant that goods were cheaper and more available to everyone. …
Slow is fast
It is a good idea to think about going Slow in a world where fast seems to be the default setting. Slow just means taking …
Craft technology for the future
When we think of technology we usually think of high-tech and big-tech, like robots and automated factories. However, hand tools and craft processes are technologies too. …
Handmade for good
My partner Anna is a contemporary jeweller. Everything she makes is handmade. Apart from a few power tools and a gas torch Anna only uses hand …
Craft beer and the rediscovery of craftship
I admit it, I love beer. In fact I love beer more now than I ever did, for one simple reason – beer is …