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Inspiring new book gives hope to those striving for Zero Waste.Released on = January 11, 2005, 9:23 pm Press Release Author = Dave and Lillian Brummet Industry = Environment Press Release Summary = Authors Dave and Lillian Brummet offer an upbeat, proactive look at waste and resource management with their inspiring new book Trash Talk. Press Release Body = North Americans account for less than 10% of the world’s population, yet we produce 50% of the world’s garbage and consume more than 33% of it's resources. If everyone consumed like the average North American, we would require three Earths! Authors Dave
and Lillian Brummet offer an upbeat, proactive look at waste and
resource management with their inspiring new book Trash Talk. They
explain that although the immense environmental problems our world
faces can be overwhelming, Trash Talk is
not a quick fix solution – it is about changing consumer’s
mind-sets by providing ideas that inspire participation from the
ground level. It shows the direct effect of better waste and resource
management both for the environment and the wallet. Not everyone
can afford to donate cash or time to a cause but by implementing
the concept of Trash Talk, the average person can make small "…An effective well-researched book… it embraces waste as a resource that creates jobs and new products… head-and-shoulders above other environmental texts. Their stunning and perceptive research will lead many of us to implement these simple life-changing habits. " ~ Sherry Russell, Midwest Book Review (USA) "Trash Talk is easy-to-read and offers readers a positive approach to managing their waste… a valuable guide for anyone concerned about their impact on the environment." ~ Georgina Bloomfield, Waste and Resources Campaigner, Friends of the Earth (UK) "…This is something that should be in every household… easy to read and a good reference on providing reducing and reusing tips without being preachy" ~ Tim A Dueck, Public Education Coordinator, Regional District of Kootenay Boundary (Canada) "I was
recently expressing concern to a friend about the environmental
state of our planet; how our food, air and water supply are being
compromised and how I feel as though I can't make a difference.
Well, now I have access to the information you are Canadian writers
Dave and Lillian Brummet reside in the southwest region of British
Columbia. Their work has appeared in a variety of Canadian publications.
As the Brummets continue with various free-lance writings, they
also wear many other hats in their busy lives. As gardeners and
seed savers, business owners and outdoor enthusiasts their days
are packed full. It is their love of nature, that is the Their website
(http://www.sunshinecable.com/~drumit) has a growing page of links
to like-minded organizations where the reader will learn more about
better waste For more information,
contact Publish America Inc. through their website (www.publishamerica.com)
or phone (240) 529-1031 or (301) 695-1707. Trash Talk (ISBN -- Ends -- ### Web Site = http://www.sunshinecable.com/~drumit Contact Details
= Dave & Lillian Brummet drumit@sunshinecable.com
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