Brummet's Conscious Blog

-- Quote of the Day -- "I can think of no better way of redeeming this tragic world today than love and laughter. Too many of the young have forgotten how to laugh, and too many of the elders have forgotten how to love. Would not our lives be lightened if only we could all learn to laugh more easily at ourselves and love one-another?" ~  Theodore Hesburgh  -- Conscious Discussions Talk Radio --  Cathy Rosenbaum joins us today, sharing her thoughts on how people can be more proactive about their health and the importance of prevention. We're talking about looking for answers Beyond the Prescription Pad .  Join us live, and drop in the live chat room too if you can, via the hyperlinked show title (above) or access the archived interview at your convenience via itunes and Blogtalkradio station home page: Conscious Discussions Talk Radio  Find Dave and Lillian Brummet, excerpts from their books, information about their radio prog...

-- What's the secret to a long lasting relationship? -- Dave's 47th birthday has arrived and I wanted to celebrate his life by sharing some of the lessons I've learned about relationships through being with him all these years. It can surprise me sometimes when I realize that Dave and I have been together for nearly 22 years (as of April 25) and are still going strong, despite many life obstacles from physical injuries to work-related or financially-related stress and traumatic grief.  Many people are impressed by the number of years we've been together, but more are impressed by the fact that Dave and I also work together. All this time we've shared one office, one vehicle and up until this last year - we shared one computer. Being writers and working different schedules, this often felt like we were performing a juggling act.  There are several secrets that I learned from my mother's mishaps in relationships. She used to remind us to ...

 -- Conscious Living Event -- Sept 27-29th Corporate Recycling & Waste Conference Orlando, Florida (USA) Info : www.crwcconference.com -- Positive Eco-News -- I read an interesting article in the Japan of Sustainability org newsletter about an eco-friendly train station. Apparently West Japan Railway built the station with a dome roof that allows natural light to penetrate inside, they’ve installed solar panels that can produce about 90,000 kilowatt hours of electricity each year, and they are using misting for air conditioning. The company has future plans to utilize the more than 2900 square meters of building rooftops within their corporation as gardens – that’s enough space for 30,000 plants and 90 trees – which they intend to rent out to locals.  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...

-- 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’...