Brummet's Conscious Blog

-- Conscious Discussions Radio -- Today's episode of Positive Eco-News will discuss issues with packaging and poltstyrene foam (a.k.a styrofoam); we'll also discuss alternatives for the food and packaging industry to consider, information on experiements with compostable food and drink containers... and more! As always, the Conscious Discussions Talk Radio Show airs at 10 AM - Pacific Time. Every single episode is archived as an audio file for anyone to access at their convenience with a click of their mouse they can choose whatever show they are interested in, or subscribe via itunes, or download the files to their portable listening device of choice, and other options as well. To subscribe via itunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id262138144 -- Announcement -- Regular listeners already know that Conscious Discussions airs on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 10 AM (pacific) - however I'd like to forewarn our listeners that over the Spring/Summer seasons, we wil...

-- Tired Tires???--- Apologies to all our readers - I've just been so inundated with to-do's that this blog was neglected for a few days. I am sooooo tired today... may even lie down for a while. :) According to the Recycling Product News (www.baumpub.com) article titled Green is for Retreads: “Retreaded tires are one of the most environmentally friendly of all recycled products. They contain one of the highest post consumer contents, since the actual tire itself is being recycled. In fact, according to Harvey Brodskey, managing director of the California-based Tire Retread & Repair Information Bureau (TRIB), retreading was "green" before the word was ever used for recycling, and the retread industry has been green for nearly 100 years! When a tire is retreaded, the worn tire – with the exception of a very small amount of old tread that is removed – is reused in the retread process. And even the small amount of old tread that is removed (referred to as buffings) i...

-- Recommended Resource -- Today's recommended resource is an inspiring example of seeing a genuine need in society, finding a way to fill that need, developing the funding for the project and helping the planet be greener at the same time. * I received this information recently from a fellow member of the SanDiego Waste Management Group: " Green Beach America http://www.greenbea chamerica.org/green-beach-exchange is a non-profit, 501(c)3 dedicated to providing barrier-free homes for disabled Veterans. Green Beach homes use energy efficient methods and sustainable building materials to maximize energy conservation and provide a clean environment. The exchange is an outlet store that sells donated goods for resale. Local contractors, retailers, and private individuals have donated a variety of home improvement items (new as well as used) such as furniture, home accessories, building materials, and appliances to the exchange. The exchange sells these donated goods to the ge...

-- Quote of the Day -- "Life is not about waiting for the storms to pass. It's about learning to dance in the rain!" - Vivian Greene -- Conscious Living Event -- March 21-23 Location: Las Vegas, NV – National Demolition Association Convention @ Mirage Hotel Info: www.demolitionassociation.com -- Conscious Discussions Radio -- Mark Romero, known for his beautiful music and the therapeutic benefits of the frequencies within his work, was our guest of the day on Conscious Discussions radio. With the completed studies by one of NASA's former top consultants, Dr. Ronald Jones PhD, it was proven that Mark's music carries frequencies that actually put listeners into a higher state of consciousness and helped them to live healthier, stronger and more vital lives. Drop in to the Musical Therapy interview to learn about the benefits of music on our mental and physical health. -- Did You Know?? -- In Cairo, Egypt up to 80% of the garbage gets reclaimed and recycled… That...

-- Quote of the Day -- “ Children are bombarded by movies and television about the terrible stresses on the world. They hear that the polar bears are disappearing or the ice shelf is melting… and there is a lot of fear around sustainability. It is really important that children feel empowered, rather than threatened. We need to help them realize that change can happen, that they can do it on their level, with their resources. …The earth is healthy in many ways and can be healthier and we can all be a part of that, no matter how young we are .” ~ Therese Tappouni Today's quote was excerpted from the Teaching Green to Children interview that aired on Conscious Discussions talk radio show on Feb 9, 2010 -- Authors Read Radio -- Today I read an excerpt from Trash Talk , our book on saving time and money through looking at "waste" as a "resource". In this section, I read from pages 48-49 from the chapter: Glass . Click on the show title: Glass - to access today...

-- Authors Read -- Today's featured guest on Authors Read Radio was Gumersindo Vidot and his book: You Only Live Twice about his days growing up in the Spanish Harlem and South Bronx; the racism, violence and poverty he endured – This is a real survival story. Gumersindo was born in Puerto Rico to a poor family, who later became a boxer and moved on to a great many other things including armored car driver, police investigator, school police officer, citizen safety awareness instructor, security site coordinator and private investigator. This author is a proud father of 3 and grandfather to 2. Sadly Gumersindo has been diagnosed with a terminal illness, however this has strengthened his resolve to leave a lasting, positive legacy with a young adult organization that helps youth survive today’s world: Youth Survival Project . Check out today's reading by clicking on the book title: You Only Live Twice . -- E-Waste -- Electronic waste contains valuable resources such as metals ...

-- Quote of the Day -- " The more confident you are in your own truth, the less it matters whether or not anyone agrees with you ." ~ Anonymous -- Recommended Resources -- Canadian Association for Renewable Energies was federally incorporated as a not-for-profit organization in March '98, with a mandate to promote feasible applications of renewable energies. Info: www.renewables.ca Earth Energy Society of Canada represents the domestic earth energy industry (ground-source / geothermal heat pump) and promotes quality installations of earth energy technology as a viable economic alternative for Canadians. Info: http://imby.org Find Dave & Lillian Brummet, excerpts from their books, information about their radio shows & free resources & articles at w ww.brummet.ca