Tips for Creating Safer Havens Have you heard? Norwex officially turns 20 this year! In honor of two decades of improving quality of life by radically reducing the use of chemicals in personal care, we’re offering up our Top 20 Tips for Creating Safer Havens. Use these first five to get started, and check back […]
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Celebrate with Us in June: 20 Years of Creating Chemical-Free Zones! This month, partner with us to create as many Chemical-Free Zones as we can in celebration of our global 20th Anniversary! Using just water and a Norwex Enviro Cloth, we can eliminate so many bottles of toxic cleaners in the home! Learn more about […]
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Minnesota has become the first state in the U.S. to ban triclosan, effective January 1, 2017. The bill prohibits the sale of personal care and hygiene products that contain it, which according to the FDA, an estimated 75% of soaps and body washes boasting antibacterial properties do contain. Triclosan, a known endocrine-disruptor, can also be […]
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The U.S. holiday of Memorial Day is approaching—a time to honor and remember loved ones, especially those who have served in the military. A great way to “Live Green” while participating in this holiday is to plant a memorial tree! A tree can be a natural, “living memorial” that will honor memories of a loved […]
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What is a Living Wall? A living wall is a great opportunity to “Live Green”! There are so many benefits to having an indoor living wall. Here at Norwex Home Office, we have our own living wall. Our wall saves on energy usage through transpiration as the plants cool their surroundings. Interior plants also remove […]
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Congratulations to the final round of winners in our Share Your Story contest! Thank you all for participating! The three winners are listed below with their winning story. Cheryl Phyillaier It was steamy-hot August, and the little shower in our basement apartment was growing icky mold like crazy. I was very preggers and very exhausted […]
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Congratulations to the third round of winners in our Share Your Story contest! The three winners are listed below with their winning story. Shaye Waller Approximately a year and a half ago, I was relaxing after a long day at work and noticed the bottom of both my feel felt numb. I was working a […]
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This is your last week to enter the “Share Your Story” contest!! Visit our Share Your Story page to get more information about the content and to start submitting your story. Read our Green Blog, Facebook and Twitter for updates and also look out for the hashtag #norwexcontest to see what others are saying on […]
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How are you celebrating Earth Day? U.S home office is getting ready to go outside this afternoon and volunteer at a local park. What are you doing today? Here are a few easy ideas: Pick up trash in your neighborhood Start composting Plant flowers or a tree Or Simply visit your local park or zoo […]
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Congratulations to the second round of winners in our Share Your Story contest! The three winners are listed below with their winning story. Pammila Ruth : Just a Few Seconds While sitting at the dinner table during a family gathering, my 15 year old nephew started in on how our generation was ruining the planet. […]
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