Brummet's Conscious Blog

-- Quote of the Day -- " Imagination was given to man to compensate him for what he is not, and a sense of humor to console him for what he is. " ~ Sir Francis Bacon -- Positive Eco-News -- Really cool article by the Recycling News Magazine - which talked about a new technology for turning medical waste, like syringes and medications, into a sterile pellet product that has been successfully tested as a feed material for energy intensive industries, and for making roads and building construction. Check out the company that came up with the technology at: www.sharpsinc.com Find Dave and Lillian Brummet, excerpts from their books, information about their radio program, newsletter, blog, and more at: www.brummet.ca * Support the Brummets by telling your friends, or visiting the Brummet's Store - every sale raises funds for charity as well!

-- Quote of the Day --  “ From decreasing our reliance on virgin natural resources, to reducing energy use and pollution, to growing recycling jobs right here in America, there are tremendous environmental and economic benefits from increasing our nation’s abysmal 34% recycling rate,” …In order to move forward, we need manufacturers to team up with small businesses and solid waste officials to eliminate the concept of waste altogether. ”   ~ Matt Prindiville, Associate Director of the Product Policy Institute ( productpolicy.org ) was recently interviewed in the Recycling Product News Magazine – where I found this quote.  -- Conscious Discussions Talk Radio -- Today's Conscious Discussions Talk Radio show episode will feature another Positive Eco-News segment with a discussion on green business ideas, and tips on being a humanitarian at home, at work, and while on vacation.  Check it out via the hyper link above Airs live @ 10...

-- Quote of the Day --  “ Laugh at yourself, but don’t ever aim your doubt at yourself. Be bold. When you embark for strange places, don’t leave any of yourself safely on shore – have the nerve to go into unexplored territory. ”  ~ Alan Alda   -- Conscious Living Event -- Sept 25- 27 Waste to Fuels Conference and Trade Show Location: San Diego, CA - USA Info : www.WasteToFuels.org Find Dave and Lillian Brummet, excerpts from their books, information about their radio program, newsletter, blog, and more at: www.brummet.ca * Support the Brummets by telling your friends, or visiting the Brummet's Store - every sale raises funds for charity as well!

-- Organic Waste --  According to an article I read recently on the Recycling Product Newsletter – about 30% or 50 billion dollars worth of food produced for human consumption, is THROWN AWAY! That is about 31.79 million tons tossed out by citizens of the planet earth, and results in over 1 billion dollars in disposal related costs. There are several high-volume composting systems available for hospitals, restaurants, hotels, schools, prisons and other high volume areas like this… and we’ve highlighted a few of these in previous discussions on this topic over the years. One other that we learned of recently is called the Eco-Safe Digester which converts the waste into a liquid which can be processed in a much more eco-friendly way in the septic system. Personally, I’d rather see the product in the form of a dehydrated powder soil amendment that the establishment can give to staff or offer to a fundraising event… or make arrangements with a local farmer. I’...

 -- Conscious Discussions Talk Radio -- Today's special featured guest is: Chitoka Webb is our featured guest of the day – who is currently a successful business owner, motivational speaker and author residing in Tennessee, USA. Chitoka joins us to share her poignant, funny and inspiring life story from her humble beginnings as the daughter of a single mother holding her family together in the Nashville housing projects, to her rise as the CEO of several companies  - choosing to find love in herself and in others along a journey from the lowest valleys of misery to adrenaline-filled tops of personal and professional achievement. With so many businesses to run – juggling numerous volunteer activities – writing books… and I’m sure she’d tell you of hundreds of other projects she’s either working on or working towards – Chitoka is certainly one woman who won’t be leaving any stones unturned in her life. Check out the live show (10-11 AM Pacific) or...

-- Quote of the Day -- “A person without a sense of humor is like a wagon without spring s- jolted by every pebble in the road.”  ~ Henry Beech -- Positive Eco-News -- Source : Recycling Product Newsletter … Ice River Springs have been successfully operating a new PET recycling plant where they produce their own resin and can make bottles now with 100 % recycled plastic, and this bottle has a lower weight, and a smaller label. On top of this, the company also creates all kinds of things using this recycled PET resin including trays and shrink film. This one company which has some 6 locations across Canada, can reportedly process 80% of the bottles collected in Ontario’s blue box program.  Now that is definitely a fantastic example of what businesses can do to save money, increase employment, and have a powerful positive impact on the world!   Find the company at: www.amut.it Find Dave and Lillian Brummet, excerpt...

 -- Brummets in the Media -- I was just interviewed by the http://businessinfoguide.com site - about being an entrepreneur and running our business. Check it out when you can - http://businessinfoguide.com/entrepreneur-interview-lillian-brummet-drum-it-percussion/ Find Dave and Lillian Brummet, excerpts from their books, information about their radio program, newsletter, blog, and more at: www.brummet.ca * Support the Brummets by telling your friends, or visiting the Brummet's Store - every sale raises funds for charity as well!