Brummet's Conscious Blog

Recommended Resources Today we are sharing 3 more resources in hopes that you'll check them out and share the work they are doing with others.   The Cano Palma Biological Station privately run non-for-profit biological research station is located in the tropical coastal rainforests of Costa Rica, monitoring projects, working with eco-tourists and independent researchers and numerous publications. Info :  http://www.coterc.org/   Canadian Parks And Wilderness Society is a nation-wide charity dedicated to the health of parks, ocean and water-ways, the protection of nature and natural areas so that future generations can benefit from Canada's irreplaceable wilderness. Info :  https://cpaws.org/ The Canadian Peregrine Foundation is a non-profit charity dedicated to the restoration, study and recovery of endangered and threatened raptors (birds of prey). Info:  http://www.peregrine-foundation.ca/ ~~ Visit the Brummet's @:...

Eco - Events February 2 World Wetlands Day February 7-9 Eco-Green-Solar Expo Canada  Location: Toronto, ON @ Exhibition Place Bringing local and regional businesses together with consumers for the sole purpose of exposing consumers to companies products and services, geared towards saving the environment. Info :  http://www.canadaegs.com February 10-13 GLOBE Location : Vancouver, BC The largest and longest-running sustainable business summit and innovation showcase in North America featuring industry leaders, cutting-edge technology and inspiring events, lectuires and markets.  Info : GlobeSeries.com February 16 Canada's Agriculture Day ~~ Visit the Brummet's @:  http://BrummetMedia.ca ~~

-- Quote of the Day -- “ (Universal Leadership Energy Environment Design): It began with coming home from the hospital and realizing that 80% of the two story home was inaccessible to me. …We began designing a universal design home – a ranch style without stairs or elevators… accommodating our home offices and lifestyle. …We started thinking ‘why don’t we share what we’ve learned with other people with disabilities? ’. …The breakthrough was through a Master Mind group – it was at that moment that they told us ‘Why don’t you build a national demonstration home and get corporate sponsors? ’ …Universal design needs to be addressed, so that the home is usable by all people, without the need for adaptation or any special design. So think of a house for people of all abilities no matter what their physical limitation – they can get into the house without steps, the hallway and doors are wide enough… the kitchen is set up with various heights of countertops and space for someone seated to mov...

Wow - We've had a lot of wonderful awards and recognitions this year! "In appreciation for the work you do, I am donating a case of books in your name to: www.open-books.org" ~ author, Carol Denbow - www.authorsbox.com (Nov 16, 2008) A sincere note of appreciation to Carol Denbow for this incredible gift of acknowledgment of our 2 radio shows and our support for literacy. Carol - you are indeed a wonderful person ;) " As the holidays near, Brighter Planet is getting into the spirit of giving. Yesterday we launched the One Day campaign. We're donating a day's worth of our premium offsets to those willing to conserve during the holidays. Because of your past help with our 350 Challenge, 136 pounds of offsets have been donated in your name by Seamus Abshere. " ~ Adam Rubin, CT0 of the Brighter Planet Organization (Dec 4, 2008) - www.brighterplanet.com The email earlier today from Adam telling us about this gift was so unexpected - we sincerely appreciat...

-- Quote of the Day -- "Not everything that counts can be counted. And not everything that can be counted counts." Albert Einstein -- Wood Alternatives -- Some of you may remember that on Nov 20th I interviewed John Vere on the topic of wood stoves, burning responsibly, how to cure the wood, how to purchase wood from suppliers, and how to reduce contributions to global warming. During that interview we also discussed some amazing innovations for reusing things like fruit pits (cherry, apricot, etc) and other waste products (grain hulls, etc) to create pellets - an alternative burning resource for woodstove owners. I would like to mention today that there has also been a new innovation for wood alternatives, not for burning but for construction! Waste wood and recycled plastic fibers along with a few other patented additives – are now being used to create a product that has the appearance and workability of wood but is stronger, water proof, warp-free, and also mold, pest and ...

-- Eco-events This Week -- - The California Center for Sustainable Energy is offering several workshops on Nov 4-6 starting with Steam Systems, Solar Water Heating & composting. Find out more about this org. at: www.energycenter.org - The 2008 Bread and Wheat Festival is Sunday November 2, 2008 at the Leonardo Da Vinci Center, in Victoria, B.C. (Canada) 10 am - 4 pm. www. breadandwheat.com - Nov 5-6: Canadian Waste & Recycling Expo; Location: International Center in Toronto, Ontario (Canada); Information: www.cwre.ca - November 7th and 8th Opportunity Green Conference at UCLA is an unprecedented gathering of the prime movers and shakers transforming the world of green business. Join the best and brightest entrepreneurial CEOs, executives, professionals, designers, and investors focused on building profitable, socially responsible and sustainable enterprises will convene on the UCLA campus. See www.opportunitygreen.com for more information -- Authors Read radio -- Today on t...