Brummet's Conscious Blog

-- One Planet Lifestyle --  World Wildlife Fund  (WWF) is a well-known, international non-profit environmental organization that has proposed the “one planet lifestyle”   for today’s consumers. This means that with every purchase we individuals, those who work in businesses and households, we consider what kind of impact it has. We need to start asking ourselves as each penny is released from our accounts – “Will this purchase encourage a more sustainable, and socially responsible society?” For instance we might look at a product and notice that some of the competitors on the shelf have recycled content in the manufacturing process. Perhaps the packaging is not only recyclable, but is reusable… or possibly also made with recycled materials. Perhaps people in third world conditions made the product; people who are treated and paid fairly.   Are the materials we are consuming renewable (like bamboo)? Are the companies we are working with also taking steps th...

Construction And The Environment   Author: Kynyn Kamau offers a wonderful blog where you can find information on mental health, learn all about eating your way to a healthy body and learn a simple approach to a healthy financial status via: http://todayskynynarticle.blogspot.com Green building is a concept in construction which aims at creating environment friendly construction. The aim here is to reduce the impact of construction on the environment as well as coming up with remedial measures to resuscitate the already chocking environment. Below are just examples of green construction practices. · Using renewable energy sources in buildings for example solar and wind energy in the place of electricity and fossil fuels. · Coming up with designs that require minimum energy supporting systems like maximizing on day lighting in buildings as opposed to electric lighting. · Reducing the use of timber in construction, especially rare and deciduous typ...

-- Quote of the Day --    "The moment one gives close attention to anything, even a blade of grass, it becomes a mysterious, awesome, indescribable, magnificent world in itself." ~ Henry Miller -- Referral Corner --  Well, it is time for another batch of recommended resources for our readers here on this blog - We encourage you to check them out when ever your schedule allows, and if you like what they are doing be sure to share their sites with your friends on social networking sites, or send them an email, etc. A video about creating a community garden out of an empty lot in a large city:  http://www.exploratorium.edu/gardening/bloom/any_little_patch/index.html -- Ocean IC Defense: an international education organization with members in over 60 countries, spanning 6 continents with 1 mission; healthy aquatic ecosystems free from human abuse and neglect. Oceanic Defense teaches people to protect our oc...

 --  Green Construction -- Going Green - Construction, Which the Environment Loves! *Today's article was written by Ali Bhutta - of AB Contractors NY, a leading General Contractors firm in New York City, New York is an expert on all related market trends and can help you with every step of your construction project. Sustainable building, green building, green construction or simply "going green" is a concept about eco-friendly construction. It involves the application of practices and technologies that are environmental friendly, right from the construction, to occupancy, maintenance, renovation and finally demolition. This concept first started rising in the '70s when concerns regarding harmful impacts of construction industry on environment, and its resources, started growing. Although no international agreement is available regarding carbon reduction and eco-friendly construction, there are organizations present that ar...

-- Conscious Living Event -- April 16 - 21  Intermat 2012 - expo for construction materials, innovations, end-of-life management, deconstruction and more Location : Paris, France Info : www.intermat.fr  -- Brummet's In the Media -- Ami Blackwelder interviews Lillian Brummet -  published today:  http://amiblackwelder.blogspot.com  -- Conscious Discussions Talk Radio -- Sign up via itunes for the Conscious Discussions Radio show: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id262138144    It is time for another installment of the Best of Conscious Discussions series... today we'll focus on two fantastic interviews on Sustainable Communities.  Jim Bell ( JimBell.com ) shares his ideas on how we as individuals can “create life-support sustaining economies” in our communities.  - and - Marty Metro, Chief Executive officer of Used Cardboard Boxes, ( UsedCardboardBoxes.com ) explains the importa...

-- Quote of the Day --    “…Neurofeedback is biofeedback – it has been around for a very long time. The difference is just what part of the body you are giving feedback to. And it literally is feedback – in the same way that you use feedback to children to teach them such as saying don’t or from natural consequences (like touching a hot stove, we learn when it is red it is hot and not to touch that. …So what happens with Neurofeedback we are able intentionally give feedback to the neuronal activity in the brain at such a quick pace (a millisecond) – we can say ‘not so much of that’, or ‘a little more please’. We want to see a balance in the brain wave activity. …(In dealing with other children when we have special kids) …it is really about weaving it together; being inclusive and using every opportunity. Let’s say you are taking Sara along when Bobby is going to therapy. So you can have Sara bring along her homework that you two can concentrate on whi...

 -- Conscious Living Event -- Jan 23-27 World of Concrete 2012 Location : Las Vegas, NV (USA) Info: www.WorldOfConcrete.com -- Conscious Discussions Talk Radio  -- Join us live @ 10AM-11 (Pacific) / 11AM-12 (mountain) for a look at two wonderful charities and their founder. Or access the archive later on via the link below. Author Mal Duane built a multimillion dollar real estate company from scratch, has a dream marriage, and, as a certified Professional Life and Recovery Coach. But more importantly, she is deeply involved with helping others discover and use their own power. Her life experience, including recovering from a decades-long struggle with alcoholism, has provided her with extensive hands-on, in-the-trenches experience for taking hold of a life and bringing forward the potential that lies buried beneath the scars and hurts. In 2007, she built the Katherine Holly Riley School in Mali, West Africa, which educates 100 children annually. She...

-- Quote of the Day -- " Imagination was given to man to compensate him for what he is not, and a sense of humor to console him for what he is. " ~ Sir Francis Bacon -- Positive Eco-News -- Really cool article by the Recycling News Magazine - which talked about a new technology for turning medical waste, like syringes and medications, into a sterile pellet product that has been successfully tested as a feed material for energy intensive industries, and for making roads and building construction. Check out the company that came up with the technology at: www.sharpsinc.com Find Dave and Lillian Brummet, excerpts from their books, information about their radio program, newsletter, blog, and more at: www.brummet.ca * Support the Brummets by telling your friends, or visiting the Brummet's Store - every sale raises funds for charity as well!

-- Quote of the Day -- “… Breaking a bad habit [involves] having a substitute. …See, the mind is a funny thing – if you all of a sudden tell your mind ‘no you can’t have this’ I believe that you will crave it even more. …I believe [chemicals] do very funny things to t he body. …If you take a person [who has been weaned] of diet soda, within a 2-3 weeks they will notice that their mind is clearer and they will notice!  …It’s a matter of deciding that you are going to consume, because what you consume will affect your day .”  ~ Vicki DeRosa  Today's quote originates from the Life Beyond Sight episode of the Conscious Discussions Talk Radio show that aired back on June 2 this year with Vicki DeRosa.  *Check it out the full interview via the hyper-linked episode title above. -- Positive Eco-News -- I just learned through the Recycling Product Newsletter that it looks like the approval has gone through the hoops and passed all th...

-- Quote of the Day -- " What is right for one soul may not be right for another.   It may mean having to stand on your own  and do something seen as strange in the eyes of others. " ~ Eileen Caddy   -- Recommended Resources -- http://beyondrecycling.ca   - inspiring and empowering youth to take leadership in making positive environmental and behavioral change http://wildsight.ca - Protecting wildlife & wild places -- Conscious Discussions Radio -- Stuart Rose is here to tell us about sustainable building with a focus on “net zero” – Don’t know what that term means? Find out today! Stuart is the author of: Sustainability: A Personal Journey to a Built Sustainable Community… And An Amazing Picture Of What Life Will Soon Be Like .   Join us for this fascinating discussion about Net Zero Construction - today @ 10 AM (Pacific) on Conscious Discussions Radio --or listen to the archive shows at your convenience. ...