Brummet's Conscious Blog

  --  Quote of the Day -- “The winds of grace blow all the time.  All we need to do is set our sails." ~ Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa -- Positive News --  Aquatic invasive species can be spread from one body of water to another via boats, equipment, fishing gear and other water apparatus.  People can stop the spread of these invasive life forms by making sure that they take the time to clean the equipment and drain water from the bilge, buckets, ballast and wells.  Take the time to dry the exterior by hand as much as possible when you are hitching the machinery to trailers or to your vehicle prior to transporting.    To ensure there is no transportation, it is suggested that people allow the machines and equipment to air dry for 30 days before entering a different body of water. This step isn't necessary if you are going to the same body of water regularly. --  Conscious Discussions...

Laura Chapman joins us to share ways of reducing the footprint of travel and vacation. You can read more about the future of green travel here:  http://www.iglucruise.com/travel-technology/eco-travel-tech . Tips to Minimize the Impact of Your Holiday The world’s a very big place, so it’s no surprise that we want to explore at least some of it. However, with most countries now accessible to us and with the influx of tourists to previously untouched places, this has implications for the local environment and its communities. The issue of responsible travel is something that we all should be thinking about before we even book our holiday. Whether you choose to travel with a company who prides itself on its eco-friendly principles and approach, or choose to go it alone, the following suggestions can help to reduce your impact. Consider travel options Everyone has heard about the importance of reducing their carbon footprint, but unfortunately  air travel  is ...

-- Quote of the Day --  “ From decreasing our reliance on virgin natural resources, to reducing energy use and pollution, to growing recycling jobs right here in America, there are tremendous environmental and economic benefits from increasing our nation’s abysmal 34% recycling rate,” …In order to move forward, we need manufacturers to team up with small businesses and solid waste officials to eliminate the concept of waste altogether. ”   ~ Matt Prindiville, Associate Director of the Product Policy Institute ( productpolicy.org ) was recently interviewed in the Recycling Product News Magazine – where I found this quote.  -- Conscious Discussions Talk Radio -- Today's Conscious Discussions Talk Radio show episode will feature another Positive Eco-News segment with a discussion on green business ideas, and tips on being a humanitarian at home, at work, and while on vacation.  Check it out via the hyper link above Airs live @ 10...