Brummet's Conscious Blog

-- Quote of the Day -- "See simplicity in the complicated. Achieve greatness in little things." ~ Lao-Tzu ... don't forget... Enter this week's draw for 2 prizes (estimated value totals nearly $800, US funds) by emailing me (ldbrummet@yahoo.com) and tell me any eco-activity you have done during a vacation or day off... cleaned up a trail, helped in a community green space creation project, took reusable containers full of food and refreshments to the beach... chose earth-friendly picnic ware etc. Details about the prizes can be found in yesterday's blog post, or on the Conscious Discussions radio show. -- Positive Eco-News -- Now here is an interesting eco-discovery for you! - Japan's National Institute for Agro-Environmental Sciences announced on October 22, 2008, that it had discovered a variety of mold that lives gramineous plant that can effectively decompose biodegradable plastics. This mold, isolated from barley leaves, excretes a highly concentrated ...