Amidst all the seriousness of outgoing presidents, incoming administrations, green living and less harmful car design, it’s easy to lose sight of the clever creativity and ambition of the people at the forefront of the DIY movement. As we enter an era of localism, artisanal production, retrofitting and sustainable design, these inventive combinations of recepticles and vehicles with jet engines are at the front of the pack. For instance:

If you think the above rocket-powered porta-potty is impressive, check out the rest of WebUrbanist’s listicle for slighty more practical vehicles fashioned from shopping carts, wheelchairs, street luges and more. Click through to enjoy WebUrbanist’s 15 Funny Jet-Powered Vehicles.