Brummet's Conscious Blog

Recommended Resources: Today's recommended resources all evolve around the topic of "working with nature": https://soundcloud.com/user-193856180/earth-repair-radio-001-rhamis-kent    ...a great talk radio episode discussing the reversal of land degradation using permaculture ideals. -- http://www.ted.com/talks/alex_laskey_how_behavioral_science_can_lower_your_energy_bill ...an inspiring discussion presented by Alex Laskey on how a wierd quirk of human nature can be used to make us all better, wiser energy users - with lower energy bills. I like the concept of this talk very much and proves how positive reinforcement followed by peer pressure can definitely change the world, one individual at a time.   -- http://commonland.com/en      ...a fantastic resource for examples and tips on turning degraded land into thriving green spaces where communities can grow along with the economy.  ...

-- Quote of the Day --    “It is not just how you act, but how you react is what counts.” ~ Ravi Ratiram -- Did you know? --  Did you know that just heating your home can eat up about 48% of the electricity used in your home?  According to the PowerLines Newsletter , air source heat pumps generally use 35-50% less energy than baseboard heaters.  Heating the water up can use 19% of your energy bill, the rest is consumed in lighting and appliances. Find Dave and Lillian Brummet at: http://brummet.ca   * Support the Brummets by telling your friends, clicking those social networking buttons, or visiting the Brummet's Store - and help raise funds for charity as well!