Renewable, Sustainable Rice Husk: A World of Possibilities Who knew that something as small and seemingly insignificant as a tiny grain of rice could be the secret behind some of today’s most Earth-friendly consumer goods and products? It’s true. Rice—or more specifically, the husk covering each kernel of rice—is getting lots of attention as a […]
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Have You Made a Move Yet? 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! August 2016 Fan of the Month:Heather Schumm, OH […]
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Eco-Friendly Fashion Innovations From wine “skin” to street banners, these days the global fashion industry is breathing new life into existing materials—with some very interesting results! Check out some of the eco-friendly and intriguing ideas designers have come up with. Fermented Fashion Imagine “a garment that forms itself without a single stitch.” Using the “skin” […]
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Bleach Beware! When it comes to household cleaning, bleach is not your best choice. Bleach is a strong, corrosive material that can irritate your eyes, skin and respiratory tract just by inhaling it. And it’s even more dangerous if you mix it with other cleaners. Share this… Facebook Twitter Whatsapp Pinterest Tumblr Linkedin Print Email
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Beyond the Common Aspirin Millions suffer from migraines that seemingly strike out of nowhere for no apparent reason. And while an aspirin or two may help alleviate the common headache, migraine sufferers may need something different. Migraines may have a variety of causes, and what works to relieve pain for one person may not work for […]
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Common Ingredients You May Want to Think Twice About When it comes to toothpaste ingredients, you may be like me—not giving it a lot of thought as long as it tastes good and gets your choppers clean. After all, we’ve been brushing at least twice a day for years now—and so far, so good, right? […]
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Way to Go Canada! As reported by CBC News and others, microbeads of 5 millimeters in size and smaller have been added to Canada’s list of toxic substances. This signals the country’s intent to ban the use of microbeads in personal care products, as reported by Chemical Watch.com. These tiny beads have been shown to have […]
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The Outdoor Music Concert that Leaves No Trace A wasteland of trash combined with a sea of left-behind plastic cups and bottles is often indicative that an outdoor music festival might have taken place there. But if you’re seeking an outdoor concert experience that’s supremely grounded in planet friendliness, look no further than the Pickathon […]
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Edible Can Holders? Food for Thought! With news about the amount of plastic in our oceans continuing to pour in, we loved this great new idea from a Delray Beach, Florida microbrewery (of all things). Earlier this year, Saltwater Brewery along with the ad agency We Believers unveiled an eco-friendly new six-pack ring as an […]
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One of North America’s Cleanest Cities Because our 2016 Norwex Canadian National Convention will take place soon in Toronto, we wanted to take an insider’s look at the world’s most multicultural city and share what also makes it so eco-friendly. Toronto is Canada’s largest city, and about six million people live in the Greater Toronto […]
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