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March 21, 2017 | | 3 Comments

4 More Things You Should Avoid Bringing Into Your Home [Updated]

5 More Products to Avoid (Updated) Back by popular demand, today we are featuring one of our most beloved blogs of 2016, “4 More Things You Should Avoid Bringing into Your Home.” As a special bonus, we’ve included a fifth item to beware of! View the updated list Are there other products you avoid bringing into […]

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Posted in: Amy's Green Blog, Chemicals, Do This Not That, Environment, Family, Health, How You Can Help, One Less, Reuse Recycle, Safe Havens, Water

March 14, 2017 | | 25 Comments

3 Easy Ways to Combat Food Waste

Save Money and Help the Environment! Food waste is a problem that’s growing worldwide. Today, more than a third of the global food production for human consumption is thrown away or sent to landfills. In wasting food, we’re not only wasting large amounts of finite natural resources but we’re also exposing the environment to harmful […]

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Posted in: Amy's Green Blog, Do This Not That, Environment, Family, Food, Health, How You Can Help, Safe Havens

March 9, 2017 | | 12 Comments

Great and Unexpected Benefits of Gardening

Plant the Seeds for a Healthier Life! Temperatures are rising and spring is right around the corner. It is the perfect time to get outside and get your hands dirty by starting your own garden. Not only is gardening a great way to enjoy nature, it also offers many other benefits. Nutrition The healthiest and […]

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Posted in: Amy's Green Blog, DIY, Environment, Family, Food, Health, How You Can Help, Safe Havens, Water

March 7, 2017 | | 2 Comments

5 Products to Avoid [Updated]

These Common Items May Be Doing More Harm Than Good Back by popular demand, today we are featuring one of our most popular blogs of 2016, “4 Things You Should Avoid Bringing into Your Home.” As a special bonus, we’ve included a fifth item to beware of! View the updated list Do you enjoy learning […]

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Posted in: Amy's Green Blog, Chemicals, Environment, Family, Health, How You Can Help, Kids, Safe Havens, Water

March 2, 2017 | | 5 Comments

Which Country Leads the World in Electric Vehicles?

Zero-Emission Vehicles are Gaining Popularity As we all come to grips with dwindling natural resources and growing air pollution concerns, alternative, sustainable energy sources are becoming a huge priority for countries around the world. Norway is a leader in the alternative fuel movement. The country already has the largest percentage of electric vehicles on the […]

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Posted in: Amy's Green Blog, Chemicals, Conservation, Eco-Friendly Cities, Energy, Environment, Health, Safe Havens

February 28, 2017 | | 12 Comments

New Possibilities for Alternative Energy in the Future

What Might Replace Fossil Fuels? It’s no secret that fossil fuels and nuclear power are finite energy sources, and they’re also costly as well as potentially damaging to the environment. Luckily, alternative energy sources that are renewable, cost-efficient and eco-friendly are becoming more plentiful than ever. Wind and Solar Power The most common forms of […]

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Posted in: Amy's Green Blog, Chemicals, Conservation, Energy, Environment, Food, Health, How You Can Help, One Less, Safe Havens

February 23, 2017 | | 8 Comments

Norwex Movement February 2017 Fan of the Month!

Congratulations to Tanya Aoyagi! Congrats to our latest Norwex Movement Fan of the Month, Tanya Aoyagi, for making a difference at NorwexMovement.com! Being a Norwex Movement Fan of the Month shows you’re interested in reducing chemicals and making a real impact by creating a more sustainable environment. It also brings some well-deserved recognition, a fun […]

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February 16, 2017 | | 7 Comments

Will New Zealand Hop on the Microbead Ban Wagon?

New Zealand Looks to Outlaw the Toxic Beads Great news! New Zealand’s Environment Minister Nick Smith announced recently that plastic microbeads may soon be banned there. Persistent Environmental Pollutants Microbeads Microbeads are tiny plastic beads less than five millimeters in size which are added to products like soap, shampoo, face and body wash and even […]

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Posted in: Amy's Green Blog, Chemicals, Conservation, Do This Not That, Environment, Health, How You Can Help, Plastic, Safe Havens, Water