3 Spectacular Tips for a Greener Summer Celebration Canada Day (July 1st) and Independence Day (July 4th) are both right around the corner and it’s a perfect time for celebrating with our friends and families. Some types of celebration, however, may be not-so-great for the environment. Here are a few tips for making your summer […]
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Physical vs. Chemical Sunscreens Summertime is here, and with so many family-friendly outdoor activities available, it’s time to protect yourself and your family against potential sun damage. Sunscreen is usually the first line of defense when it comes to sun protection, but with so many options, which should you use? Physical Sunscreens Physical sunscreens (sometimes […]
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Clean Air Action Day in North Texas This Friday (June 26, 2015) is officially Clean Air Action Day in North Texas. As the height of ozone season approaches, people all over (North Texan or not) are encouraged to participate in the goal of doing more for cleaner air, and reducing the amount of ozone-causing pollution […]
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U.S. Bans Artificial Trans Fats Recently, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has determined that artificial trans fats are unsafe for any use in human food, and issued a final decision that will force food companies to get rid of trans fats in their prepared foods by June 2018. The department is giving food […]
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The Benefits of Mosquito Pellets There’s been quite a bit of rain here the past few weeks, and pools of water have been collecting in my yard, so I’ve been concerned about mosquitoes laying eggs. In an effort to try and find a solution that didn’t involve the use of unsafe chemicals, I did some […]
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EWG Posts Findings of Parabens in popular Snack Foods The Environmental Working Group, a non-profit public health organization, recently published a study detailing the endocrine-disrupting risks associated with foods containing the preservative propyl paraben. Parabens have been in use since the 1950s to prevent bacteria/fungus growth, and are widely used as preservatives in cosmetic, pharmaceutical […]
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World Environment Day: The Norwex Duck Release World Environment Day is celebrated every year on June 5th to help bring awareness and action to the environment. This year, Norwex employees are doing their part to improve the environment right here at our home office. It’s not unusual to see some small critters outside the office. […]
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A Greener Planet: Norwex Sustainability Efforts In April, several Norwex senior executives traveled to Malta for the annual Global Managers meeting. During their time there, a reception was given in honor of Norwex Malta’s corporate sustainability efforts, including the recent creation and beautification of the first-ever reading garden in the area of Bir Miftuh in […]
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France’s new law will force supermarkets to donate unsold food Around the world, we produce roughly four billion metric tons of food per year. But according to the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, 1.2 – 2 billion tons of that food is wasted partly due to poor food harvesting and transportation practices, as well as general […]
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Some Facts About Solar Energy 2014 was the biggest year ever for solar power—and for some pretty good reasons. Since solar power reduces the use of fossil fuels, it’s one of the most environmentally friendly power sources available. And it’s gaining in popularity. Solar energy usage has increased by about 20% per year over the […]
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