Brummet's Conscious Blog

 -- Quote of the Day --  "Look at the trees, look at the birds, look at the clouds, look at the stars... and if you have eyes you will be able to see that the whole existence is joyful. Everything is simply happy. Trees are happy for no reason; they are not going to become prime ministers or presidents and they are not going to become rich and they will never have any bank balance. Look at the flowers — for no reason. It is simply unbelievable how happy flowers are." ~ Osho -- Recycled & Chlorine-free Paper -- * Today's article was contributed by Roberto Bell - author of Go Green! . Visit http://thinkwithink.com to learn more about green printing options.  The average North American uses more than 730 pounds of paper each year. That's as much as a tree as big around as a utility pole standing 4 stories high. Though home to only about 7% of the world's population, North America consum...

* 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...

How To Go Green Around Your House By Dr. Ashraf Hanafy Mahmoud Mohammed Many people want to go green, in the face of such clear and deadly climate change. However, they are not particularly sure how. Though you may recognize how important going green is to help future generations, you may think you cannot do much to help. However, every small step you take to combat climate change helps. By following the simple tips below, you can help change the impact you have on the environment, starting today.  On cold mornings, stop starting your car for a few minutes before you get into it. Additionally, don't idle your car if you are waiting for someone, if you are pulled over, or if you are waiting to pickup a child from school. Though the heat in your car may not be as hot, and you may have to ride in mild discomfort for a brief period of time, is saves you from wasting gas, and puts less exhaust into the air. Making the amount of fuel you waste and th...