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September 28, 2016 | Amy Cadora | 14 Comments

France Leads the Way in Plastic Ban

“Au Revoir, Disposable Dinnerware” Imagine packing up your family picnic basket and taking along compostable cups, forks and knives instead of single-use plasticware. In France, this could become the norm in less than four years! Earlier this month, France introduced a nationwide ban on single-use plasticware as a way to reduce both environmental waste and […]

September 27, 2016 | Amy Cadora | 8 Comments

National Crush a Can Day

Learn how you CAN celebrate this special holiday Looking for a reason to celebrate today? Well, look no further! Today is National Crush a Can Day and it’s the perfect occasion for you, your family and friends to participate in a fun and eco-friendly activity—crushing as many aluminum cans as possible and then recycling them! […]

September 22, 2016 | Amy Cadora | 21 Comments

3 Places in Your Home That Need to Be Cleaned

Do You Need to Clean More Often? Some people believe that your home is a reflection of yourself. If that’s true, then mine probably says, “Please clean me.” For many of us (myself included), the thought of having to clean an entire home can be intimidating. After some research, however, I discovered not only why […]

September 20, 2016 | Amy Cadora | 10 Comments

September 2016 Fan of the Month

Have You Made Your Move? 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 means you get a cool prize, including 200 Eco Points, and some sweet recognition! September 2016 Fan of the Month: Leah Rissien, OH […]

September 15, 2016 | Amy Cadora | 11 Comments

Top Things Not to Bring in Your Home

These Common Items May Be Doing More Harm Than Good Norwex Movement welcomes all the new members who have recently joined our ranks! We congratulate you for all the small, conscious choices you’re making that are having a positive impact in our homes and on our planet! Here’s a helpful blog that received a lot […]

September 13, 2016 | Amy Cadora | 11 Comments

Home Grown Produce in the Heart of the City

Images courtesy of Freight Farms No Soil or Insecticides Required Have you ever wished you could enjoy fresh, locally grown produce year-round, but weren’t sure where to find it? If you’re a city dweller, you could be in luck! Thanks to small, self-contained “farms” called the Leafy Green Machine, vegetables and herbs like lettuce, kale, […]

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September 9, 2016 | Amy Cadora | 13 Comments

Why the FDA Banned Triclosan in Antibacterial Hand Soaps

One Year to Comply Chalk one up for the Food and Drug Administration! Because “antibacterial” soaps and liquids have not been proven to be safe, the FDA recently banned 19 ingredients, including triclosan and triclocarban, from these types of consumer product formulations. Manufacturers now have a year to remove these ingredients from their products, or […]

September 8, 2016 | Amy Cadora | 13 Comments

3 Tips for Choosing Safer Personal Care Products

Avoiding Harmful Chemicals Reports show that the cosmetics industry currently earns more than $60 billion annually in the U.S., making it one of the most profitable sectors in business. But as online shopping expands its reach into the beauty market, we now have access to countless products that may contain harmful chemicals. Check out the […]

September 6, 2016 | Amy Cadora | 13 Comments

What You Need to Know About Phthalates

Where They Lurk and Why They’re Bad While phthalates are the subject of an increasing number of recent studies, there’s still a lot we don’t know. One thing’s certain though: they are everywhere, including in our bodies. What are phthalates exactly? And should we be concerned? What Are Phthalates? Phthalates (pronounced “thal ates”) are a […]

September 1, 2016 | Amy Cadora | 11 Comments

Whoosh! Why You Should Think Before You Flush! [video]

Your Toilet’s Not a Trash Can “Things I flush down the toilet: Number one, number two, toilet paper. That’s it. How long is your list? Because that should be it, my friend.”—Canadian comedian/actor Ennis Esmer and “I Don’t Flush” campaign supporter As a follow up to our 9 Things to Avoid Flushing blog a few […]

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