Benefits of a Shoe-Free Home Do you wear shoes in the house or remove them at the door before entering? In some cultures it is customary to leave your shoes at the door. I was curious to find out if the benefits of enacting a no-shoes-in-the-house policy outweighed the inconvenience, so I did some research. […]
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Dangers of Road Salt Usage For most people, the winter months mean icy snowy weather and using a hefty amount of road salt. But scientists at the U.S. Geological survey say that the amount of road salt we’re using is contributing to toxic amounts of chloride found in rivers and streams in the Midwest. The […]
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The impact of toxins on children has been studied for the past 30 years; researchers have come to the inescapable conclusion that little things matter. They’ve discovered that extremely low levels of toxins can impact brain development and that subtle shifts in the intellectual abilities of individual children have a big impact on the […]
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Revisiting Endocrine Disruptors During the 2013 Norwex North American Conference, in my Chemicals of Concern discussion, I discussed the new and emerging consensus with regard to the problem of endocrine disrupting chemicals in our homes and our environment. The following are some excerpts from this talk. “Endocrine disruptors are chemicals that interfere with normal hormone […]
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one less plastic bottle: save your health Last week, I discussed the many environmental hazards caused by our over reliance on plastics. In this week’s blog, I discuss the myriad health risks associated with plastics use in our daily lives. Plastics are found lurking in every corner of our food production, storage and consumption process. […]
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One of the great things about summer is spending time outside, and what nicer way than on your own green lawn. Here are some tips to get a green lawn that is chemical-free, sustainable and uses less resources! Reduce Turf Area Reducing your turf area will cut down on the amount of water your lawn […]
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Keep Pests Away Without Harmful Chemicals It’s no secret that the pests come out in the summer. From ants to spiders and everything in between, it often feels as though we have more summertime guests than we desire. Here are some tips to help rid your home of those unwanted pests. Alternative Pesticides As a […]
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In June we asked you to make your home a Chemical-Free Zone. Now that you have gone chemical-free you have a bunch of chemicals to get rid of. You can’t just throw them in the trash or pour them down the sink in most areas, so what do you do? Here are three ways to […]
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Pests destroy your lawn, kill your trees and eat your garden. What can you do besides poison them? It turns out there’s quite a bit you can do with chemical-free pest control. As long as we have had gardens, we have had to deal with pests. Here are a few tips to deal with pests […]
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It’s summer and for most of us that means spending a lot more time outdoors. This summer Norwex is going to explore ways to enjoy a Chemical-Free summer outside while keeping a healthy lawn and garden, keeping those pests at bay and using less resources in the process! Each week we will be providing tips […]
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