Brummet's Conscious Blog

* Today's article was written by Jimmy Veteto ( LEED AP Building Consultant ) with the S.M. Lawrence Company, Inc. (based in Memphis, TNUSA) and author of Mechanical Matters Think Green, Go Green, Act Green, Be Green, Feel, Smell...Green-Green-Green!  If you are a building owner, manager or operator how many times have you heard about this Green Monster sweeping across the nation? No, not the outfield wall at Fenway Park, but this green monster of eco-friendly concepts and energy smart ideas for your building. Green topics can be found in magazines, newspapers, websites, talk radio, television commercials, talking heads on CNN/Fox, politicians, the U.S. Government...the whole world is talking green. Saving the environment once meant tossing our old newspapers in the recycle bin, but now building owners are being faced with a much more radical view of what it means to be green. Property Managers are being pressured by building owners to 'think green...

 -- Quote of the Day --  --> “Just getting people together and talking about issues is, I really think, is the most effective way to make changes in this world – sitting alone and thinking about issues is all fine but unless you are actually doing something it is hard to make changes.”  ~ Robert Henri --> Today’s quote originates from the Conscious Discussions Talk Radio episode that aired back on Feb 12th. Access the full episode via: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/consciousdiscussions/2013/02/12/best-of-conscious-discussions-36   --> Tips For Staying Green While Renovating Your Home By Amy Sawyer * Amy is a guest writer from AnyJunk – a professional man and van rubbish removal company in the UK who can clear your home ready for renovation works. Renovating a home can be a difficult business if you’re trying to achieve the renovation process, as well as the end resul...

-- Quote of the Day -- " To decide to be at the level of choice - is to take responsibility for your life and to be in control of your life. "  ~ Arbie M. Dale -- Green Shopping -- Energy Star products really do make a difference! When shopping for a television, for instance, a 42” TV would cost 46$ per year – an energy star 42” TV would cost no more than 21 per year.  Lighting alone accounts for 12% of the electric power in the average home, which has an average of 30 blubs. By replacing these with CFL’s you can save up to 200 dollars every year. Additionally these bulbs don’t produce as much heat, therefore cooling costs in the summer will also be reduced.  Replacing refrigerators made in 1984 will save you more than $104 annually.  Similarly, replacing the dishwasher is like getting 18 loads of dishes washed for free.  Upgrading the laundry room can reduce water use by 35-50% and...

-- Quote of the Day --  " It is not the mountain that we conquer, But ourselves. " ~ Edmund Hillary  -- Lillian's Referral Corner -- Many of our readers are familiar with this section of the blog, this is where I pass on some resources that I feel would appeal to you and help you in your pursuit of a conscious, proactive lifestyle. Please do visit these sites that are listed in the Referral Corner section of the blog... and drop them a note of support, letting them know you heard of them through this blog.  Today I'd like to highlight three organizations that work for better climate management strategies: Union of Concerned Scientists: This is considered the leading non-profit science-based group of citizens and scientists working together for climate and environmental solutions. www.ucsusa.org Pew Climate Center: This organization believes in working together to engage business leaders, policy makers and key decision makers to advance meaningful, cost-effect...