This Valentine’s Day, we asked each employee at Home Office in Dallas to make a commitment to their number 1 valentine – Mother Nature. Each valentine was written on recycled cardboard and has been put together to make a large valentine. What are you doing to Share the Love? Coming Soon: What’s the difference […]
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During the month of February, Norwex is sharing the love! One of the ways we are doing this is through spreading awareness of the dangers of chemicals and providing some ways we can reduce their use in our lives. At Norwex, we know that the more we increase awareness, the more we can improve quality […]
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“One Less” – Conserving Paper In continuing with my “One Less” theme, this month I address paper! While paper is not the first thing that comes to my mind (nor, probably, yours) when considering ways to save resources, paper packs a tremendous environmental wallop. The paper industry is considered the third most polluting of all […]
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Less Toxic Living Happy New Year! With the New Year comes a new set of resolutions to make either our lives or the lives of those around us better. At Norwex, our resolution is to continue creating a better quality of life for everyone, and what better time than now to help you start the […]
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How to Host an Eco-Friendly New Year’s Party 2013 is drawing to a close, and what better way to ring in 2014 than with an eco-friendly New Year’s party? Start your next year of purposeful living with a celebration that lives up to the lifestyle you support. A New Year’s party is just like any […]
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Real Trees vs Artificial Trees If you’re trying to maintain an eco-friendly home, you may have some concerns about your Christmas tree. Many people don’t choose a live Christmas tree because of concerns regarding farming practices and the use of pesticides. But is opting for an artificial tree truly a better choice? Approximately 33 million […]
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Eco-Friendly Holiday Party Tips You’re trying to maintain an eco-friendly home, but are you dreaming of a green Christmas? This holiday season, why not incorporate your eco-friendly sensibilities into every aspect of your celebration, from preparation to decorations to gifts and favors. Here are some tips for hosting an eco-friendly holiday party. First, get ready […]
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10 Tips for Reducing Waste During this season of giving thanks, in addition to the wonderful things we’re all grateful for—like our health, family and friends—at Norwex, we’re also grateful for our amazing planet as we actively explore how we can better enjoy and help take care of it. As part of our Mission to […]
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Don’t Equate Cotton to Chemicals? You may not typically give much thought to how the cotton that’s blended into your clothes, bed sheets, mattresses and personal products is grown. You may never have wondered what the cotton shrubs are fed, what is used to protect them from insects or how much water it takes to […]
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, and in the spirit of spreading awareness, we wanted to share information and research on breast cancer and potential environmental causes—particularly studies that show a link between chemicals and the rise of breast cancer. Age, genetic factors, diet, obesity, alcohol consumption and exercise are all known factors for breast […]
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