Brummet's Conscious Blog

Trash Talk - a green-living book series We love hearing feedback from our happy readers ! Find the Series:  (US) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09YC64SB7 (Canada) https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B09YC64SB7   “  I came across Trash Talk - Book#1: It’s Easy To Be Green and was immediately impressed by how approachable and empowering the book is. Your central idea that trash is not just waste, but a valuable resource reframes sustainability in a way that feels practical, hopeful, and achievable for everyday readers. What truly stands out is how actionable the content is. The A–Z list of commonly discarded items and the creative ways to repurpose them makes it easy for readers to start making changes right away. Rather than focusing on guilt or extremes, you emphasize conscious choices, saving money, and measurable impact showing that even small efforts can make a meaningful difference over time. Trash Talk goes beyond simple recycling by encouraging readers to rethink h...

Easy Green Living Tips The most common mistake we make is not understanding exactly what is going on in our area in regards to waste management, recycling and take-back programs. The best thing to do is once ever couple of months assign a project to a staff member, or a grandchild when they are visiting - to double check and see what has changed in regards to the recycling and take-back programs in our region, because it is changing and improving all the time.  The city will have a website where you can find current programs listed. However, you'll need to dig a little deeper too.  There could be companies that have take-back programs that are not necessarily a part of the city's waste management programs.  Become familiar with your suppliers, retailers that you shop at regularly and learn what they are doing to be more sustainable.  Take the time to get to know your mechanic, friends with workshops, programs happening in the community to find out what they might nee...

A big hug of appreciation goes out to Kiki and Gary Towne who rated our Trash Talk - It's Easy To Be Green series as 5.0 out of 5 stars on Amazon.ca (Canada) on Oct 17, 2023.  Thanks guys! We sure appreciate it!!  The book review titled "Cumulative Change" is shared below: "My husband, who grumpily takes up the daily mantle of “recycling police” for our own condo building as well as those of his clients, sees this book as his rule book.  Many of us (unfortunately not all of us) know that modern society must make huge changes in order to alter our dangerous and cumulative trajectory regarding how we as a species fail to properly take care of the planet where we live. If we just wait for big government and big corporations to “do the right thing,” there would likely be little change, even with some political activism.  Although we like the idea (at least in theory) of protecting our home planet for ourselves and future generations, we as a people actually fall deepe...

Trash Talk - It's Easy To Be Green  Box-set, 2-book Series: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09YC64SB7    

"The Brummets believe it is possible to reduce our levels of consumption and waste production and to this end have composed a guidebook series for the home or office on how to do just that. Book 1 provides detailed tips on how to renovate, reuse and refurbish common items."  ~ Eco-Magazine (USA)
 
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Announcing a new book cover design... Trash Talk - It's Easy To Be Green  covers a lot of ground from explaining the recycling industry, sharing inspiring information, offering ways to reduce waste via reconsidering, rethinking, recycling, reducing, repurposing and other 'r's. Did you know that people benefit from trash? Well they do, and you can help your community so easily.  Did you know that Dave Brummet is the nephew of Tony Brummet , former environment minister. Cool, eh?  The Trash Talk series was inspired by a column we ran for about 6 years or so and because of this we earned acknowledgements and awards from many environmental organizations including the Recycling Council of BC , and a special letter from the premier of BC for being " community heroes ".  We certainly don't feel like heroes but it was really nice to get those awards.   Find The Series:  (US) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09YC64SB7 (USA) (Canada) https://www.amazon.ca/gp/...

Trash Talk - It's Easy To Be Green  Box-set, 2-book Series: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09YC64SB7    "This book series is a most welcomed resource for simple, easily assimilated time and money saving habits that actually make an appreciable difference in our planet's overall health.  Not the typical tree-huggers to me commonly associated with the practice of conservation and recycling.  Drawn from generations of practical experience.  An extremely informative and helpful manual... a call to consciousness."  ~ DeVoll Reviews - Cheers E-zine   ~~~   Discover the Brummet's Books on Amazon :  https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0845RLK1X  Find Them Online via :  https://taplink.cc/brummet  https://linktr.ee/LillianBrummet ~~~

Ben Nevares and I met recently around the end of September and after just a few discussions I was thrilled to be invited to be a guest on his podcast - Ben Thinking .  He chose a clever name for the podcast, hey?  We had a very comfortable, entertaining discussion about living sustainably, gardening and nutrition.   Please drop in and give it a listen... if you like it, please do share the link :)  https://benthinking.podbean.com/e/64-lillian-brummet-sustainable-living-brummet-s-conscious-blog ~~~ Find the Brummet's Books @: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0845RLK1X Find Them Online via: https://taplink.cc/brummet https://linktr.ee/LillianBrummet ~~~  

Trash Talk - It's Easy To Be Green Box-set, 2-book Series: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09YC64SB7    "Reaching beyond simple recycling, the authors take a look at everyday household items and offer practical - and often downright clever - approaches."  ~ Back Homes Magazine ~~~   Discover the Brummet's Books on Amazon :  https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0845RLK1X  Find Them Online via :  https://taplink.cc/brummet  https://linktr.ee/LillianBrummet ~~~

Today is another great example of the accumulative power of small positive steps like making new connections and strengthening networks.  You see, back in 2021 we met Robin Fenway online who soon became a friendly business connection for a couple years. It was through this person that we learned of Heather Phillips, of the Magnificent Mommas blog, a short time later.  After getting to know each other better, Heather soon invited us to participate in her Book Of The Day section where she celebrates other authors. We sent her the information but it seemed the blog was shut down for a short time and I wasn't sure if she planned on continuing with the project.  I was pleasantly surprised to hear from her this September (2023) when she notified me that our Trash Talk   series has been featured on her blog!  https://magnificentmommas.us/the-trash-talk-its-easy-to-be-green *Sending a virtual hug to both Robin and Heather for making this possible :)  ~~~ Find...

Trash Talk - It's Easy To Be Green Box-set, 2-book Series: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09YC64SB7    

" I really enjoyed reading Trash Talk.  This is something that should be in every household...  I would not hesitate to recommend this book!"  ~ Tim Dueck, Public Education Coordinator for the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary (Canada) ~~~   Discover the Brummet's Books on Amazon :  https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0845RLK1X  Find Them Online via :  https://taplink.cc/brummet  https://linktr.ee/LillianBrummet ~~~

Trash Talk - It's Easy To Be Green Box-set, 2-book Series: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09YC64SB7    "Trash Talk is easy-to-read and offers readers a positive approach to managing their waste. This book contains lots of useful tips about how to reduce waste and practical ideas about how to take action as consumers and citizens for better use of our material resources. It is a valuable guide for anyone concerned about their impact on the environment." ~ Georgina Bloomfield  Waste and Resources Campaigner  Friends of the Earth (UK) ~~~   Discover the Brummet's Books on Amazon :  https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0845RLK1X  Find Them Online via :  https://taplink.cc/brummet  https://linktr.ee/LillianBrummet ~~~

I absolutely adored this discussion on Nancy Guitar's Small Talk Youtube Channel -  This was such a great conversation about living green!  A topic I adore, and her condo building should be commended for the green and conscious policies it has in place 🙂 Kudos to them!!! Wouldn't it be great if the committee did end up allowing more green spaces on people's balconies! The steps they've taken are already inspiring... https://youtu.be/ZcHhNhKnzKk   🙂 I hope our listeners are as moved as I was by this discussion and if they want to find out more on this topic simply browse the previously published posts here on this blog. Or they can head over to Amazon and check out our Trash Talk - It's Easy To Be Green series.  ~~~   Discover the Brummet's Books on Amazon :  https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0845RLK1X  Find Them Online via :  https://taplink.cc/brummet  https://linktr.ee/LillianBrummet ~~~   

Today's increasing energy costs, shrinking budgets and stagnant wages are a growing concern. For those of us living in the more extreme climates that require extra heating in the winter months or relief from the blazing summer heat, there are tricks to increase our comfort and lower those bills.  Windows are one of the worst sources of energy waste. Older windows especially, however even the double or tripled glazed windows will leak if they aren’t maintained properly. The first thing to do is to wander the exterior of the building and caulk any gaps between the window and the window frame, and then between the window frame and the exterior wall. Go inside, and repeat the process. Some homes already have storm windows, but if you don't, it is easy to construct your own using clear plastic and a wooden frame made to the exact size of each window. Use wing nuts to easily secure the frame in place. In the spring remove the frames and store in a safe place for future use. It is hel...

I'm so pleased to announce this interview I was invited to do with podcast hosts Damian Nesser and Samuel Geiger. Drop in to the Life Is a Classroom Podcast to hear the discussion.  In this discussion we cover some of the benefits of gardening - and ways you can save money by shading sun-soaked windows and decks, produce food, and making a difference for bee or butterfly populations. Drop in to the Life Is a Classroom Podcast to hear the discussion:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grow-your-joy-with-gardening/id1570152396?i=100059703 8841 ~~~   Discover the Brummet's Books on Amazon :  https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0845RLK1X  Find Them Online via :  https://taplink.cc/brummet  https://linktr.ee/LillianBrummet ~~~ 

Trash Talk - It's Easy To Be Green   
"Buy this (series) for yourself. But also consider giving it as a gift to others.  It may be one of the most durable gifts you have ever bestowed on another person. Its very likely you will earn back the purchase price every month, if you put just a few of this book's wonderful suggestions into practice  - and your planet will thank you."  ~ Mind Connection E-zine Get Your Copy of Trash Talk today: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09YC64SB7  ~~~   Discover all of the Brummet's Books on Amazon :  https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0845RLK1X  Find Them Online via :  https://taplink.cc/brummet  https://linktr.ee/LillianBrummet ~~~   

Today I'd like to share this really fun discussion on the Small Talk podcast published recently !!!   https://youtu.be/3J0UO3HvipU  Drop in to hear the discussion about greening the home or office, living sustainably, green business tips and more! Like the discussion - Please SHARE it :)  ~~~   Discover the Brummet's Books on Amazon :  https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0845RLK1X  Find Them Online via :  https://taplink.cc/brummet  https://linktr.ee/LillianBrummet ~~~

"I can't recommend the Brummets' new cookbook enough.  I encourage you to buy it.  The last chapter alone will quickly save you more money  than you spend on the book."    ~ Arlene Browne (reader) ~~~   Discover the Brummet's Books on Amazon :  https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0845RLK1X  Find Them Online via :  https://taplink.cc/brummet  https://linktr.ee/LillianBrummet ~~~