Brummet's Conscious Blog

Today is officially the first day of autumn - so Fall is now in our midst.  There's been a lot of events around peace and sustainability this week, so I thought we should start today's post with the following quote: -- Quote of the Day --   “ Each country can achieve abundance without sacrificing the abundance of other nations. Each ethnic group can achieve abundance without taking from others. … People of all faith can live a good life if they are willing to wish the same on their brethren of other faith. Belief (in the guiding principle of abundance) forces cooperation – for one to succeed, all must succeed. …If there is enough for all then the world that we can have is one where we cheer for other people, we believe there is enough for all… and then there is no reason for war because we are all collaborating. ” ~ Jackie Lapin   Today’s quote originates from the ConsciousDiscussions Talk Radio episode titled: Best of CD#26 ...

-- Positive Eco & Conscious Events -- Marketing on a Shoestring (workshop) Date: Oct. 21, 2009 Location: East Gwillimbury Chamber of Commerce -18947 Woodbine Ave. Sharon, ON (Canada) RCO 2009 Ontario Waste Minimization Awards Date: Oct 22 Location: Toronto ON (Canada) - Atlantis Pavilions Info: www.rco.on.ca -- Eco-Tip for Friendly Fall Actions -- According to the Project Laundry List Organization ( www.laundrylist.org ): “ Leaf blowers may be small, but in a year's time that little engine pumps out as much smog-forming pollution as 80 cars, each driven 12,500 miles, according to a government air quality management agency in California ” Consider using your leaves for mulch around tender perennials or those that are over-exposed during the cold season. Try placing bags of this dry mulch by the compost pile for layering with fresh kitchen waste in the winter months. The bags will keep the leaves dry and contained in a handy manor, ready for use right next to the compost bin. Fro...