Brummet's Conscious Blog

Blogger Interview Rachel Lincoln Sarnoff engages stakeholders on solutions for people, planet, and profit. A former journalist, Rachel published in the LA Times , appeared on the TODAY Show,  and gave her second TEDx talk in 2019. She and I really bonded over the shared passions  re: how small actions can have a profound, positive impact. You've got to check out her Tedx talk on Can One Straw Change The World ?  I'm glad to say that we were inspired to switch over to stainless steel straws (dishwasher safe) well over a decade ago... and even take them travelling so that we avoid plastic ones at fast food or corner store outlets. Rachel is so inspiring to me - her life is filled with impressive activism for creating positive change. For instance, did you know that she directed the nonprofits Healthy Child Healthy World and the 5 Gyres Institute and has blogged as Mommy Greenest since 2008? Impressive - right? So, today Rachel is here to share some of the behind-the-scenes...

Recommended Resources Want some positive news in your life for a change? These will help: -- Scientists have discovered that trees in the Amazon forest can and do make their own rain. https://www.facebook.com/worldeconomicforum/videos/10154697657866479/UzpfSTEyMDg5MDI0NDk6MTAyMTY1MzY3MDY5NDkzNjE/ -- Did you know that A&W fast food restaurant chain has announced they are making the move away from plastic straws? This move by the one restaurant chain will prevent 83 million plastic straws from being used and disposed.  Learn more:  https://globalnews.ca/news/4263032/aw-canada-plastic-straws-ban/?utm_source=GlobalNews&utm_medium=Facebook -- Alberto Cairo's clinics in Afghanistan used to close down during active fighting. Now, they stay open. In this powerful talk, Cairo tells the moving story of why -- and how he found humanity and dignity in the midst of war.  https://www.ted.com/talks/alberto_cairo_ther...