Brummet's Conscious Blog

-- Positive News --  Deep in the Himalayas, on the border between China and India, lies the Kingdom of Bhutan, which has pledged to remain carbon neutral for all time.  In this illuminating talk, Bhutan's Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay shares his country's mission to put happiness before economic growth and set a world standard for environmental preservation.  More than 60% of their natural areas are protected for all time. They have committed to becoming 100% organic.  The country exports excess green hydroelectric energy they are able to supply free energy to farmers – reducing their costs and environmental impact.  This is s uch an inspiring discussion! http://www.ted.com/talks/tshering_tobgay_this_country_isn_t_just_carbon_neutral_it_s_carbon_negative http://www.facebook.com/lillian.brummet   http://www.linkedin.com/in/ldbrummet http://www.conscious...

-- Quote of the Day --  “Motivation is an external, temporary high that PUSHES you forward. Inspiration is a sustainable internal glow which PULLS you forward.”  ~ Thomas Leonard -- Positive News --   I recently learned of an inspiring non-profit organization known as The Japan Youth Ecology League (JYEL) - which encourages youth to get involved in environmental activities. They held an eco-friendly evaluation of universities in Japan and looked for activities both in-house and on the grounds or dorms of each university, including emissions, energy use, resource input, environmental impact, and other areas as well from recycling to land use. The The Mie University won first place for such innovative actions as creating a student point program that acts as an incentive for eco-friendly actions. They've also organized beach clean up events that happen 5 times per year! Surveys show that many universities have chosen to be...

-- Quote of the Day --    “People who become involved are getting involved with the large picture… almost anywhere that you go, the greening of the world can happen through your actions – circling from the individual to worldwide.” ~ Cindy Katz http://tobtr.com/s/4660327   (*Click on the link to access the full discussion with Cindy) -- Conscious Living Event --  May 20 Waste Expo 2013 Location : New Orleans, Louisiana – US   Info : www.WasteExpo.com    -- Positive News --  I was watching one of my favorite TV documentary series – Architects of Change - recently and learned of some interesting green city initiatives going on here in Canada. One Canadian city, I believe it was Montreal - Quebec, had started an interesting alternative transportation initiative. There, they offer combination package deals for people interested in renting a car, taking ...