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March 21, 2017 | | 3

4 More Things You Should Avoid Bringing Into Your Home [Updated]

5 More Products to Avoid (Updated) Back by popular demand, today we are featuring one of our most beloved blogs of 2016, “4 More Things You Should Avoid Bringing into Your Home.” As a special bonus, we’ve included a fifth item to beware of! View the updated list Are there other products you avoid bringing into […]

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Posted in: Amy's Green Blog, Chemicals, Do This Not That, Environment, Family, Health, How You Can Help, One Less, Reuse Recycle, Safe Havens, Water

March 2, 2017 | | 5

Which Country Leads the World in Electric Vehicles?

Zero-Emission Vehicles are Gaining Popularity As we all come to grips with dwindling natural resources and growing air pollution concerns, alternative, sustainable energy sources are becoming a huge priority for countries around the world. Norway is a leader in the alternative fuel movement. The country already has the largest percentage of electric vehicles on the […]

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Posted in: Amy's Green Blog, Chemicals, Conservation, Eco-Friendly Cities, Energy, Environment, Health, Safe Havens

February 28, 2017 | | 12

New Possibilities for Alternative Energy in the Future

What Might Replace Fossil Fuels? It’s no secret that fossil fuels and nuclear power are finite energy sources, and they’re also costly as well as potentially damaging to the environment. Luckily, alternative energy sources that are renewable, cost-efficient and eco-friendly are becoming more plentiful than ever. Wind and Solar Power The most common forms of […]

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Posted in: Amy's Green Blog, Chemicals, Conservation, Energy, Environment, Food, Health, How You Can Help, One Less, Safe Havens

February 16, 2017 | | 7

Will New Zealand Hop on the Microbead Ban Wagon?

New Zealand Looks to Outlaw the Toxic Beads Great news! New Zealand’s Environment Minister Nick Smith announced recently that plastic microbeads may soon be banned there. Persistent Environmental Pollutants Microbeads Microbeads are tiny plastic beads less than five millimeters in size which are added to products like soap, shampoo, face and body wash and even […]

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Posted in: Amy's Green Blog, Chemicals, Conservation, Do This Not That, Environment, Health, How You Can Help, Plastic, Safe Havens, Water

February 9, 2017 | | 10

Why Mopping Is My Most Hated Chore

Sprays, Sponges and Strings: Just Say No Of all the household cleaning chores I’m not a fan of, I must say mopping is right down there among my very least favorites. Oh sure, I appreciate having a clean floor that my bare feet won’t stick to. And I realize the importance of keeping the floors […]

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Posted in: Amy's Green Blog, Chemicals, Do This Not That, Energy, Environment, Family, Health, Plastic, Safe Havens, Water

February 7, 2017 | | 6

Movement Members Meet Up

2017 Leadership Conference Movement Booth Recap Most days, you can find Norwex Movement by looking for us online. But recently, Norwex Movement made a special live appearance at Norwex’s 2017 Leadership Conference, where the company’s independent sales Consultant Leaders gathered for recognition, to see and touch our newest products, and discover how to grow their […]

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Posted in: Amy's Green Blog, Chemicals, Community Project, Conservation, DIY, Do This Not That, Eco-Friendly Cities, Energy, Environment, Family, Fan of the Month, Food, Health, How You Can Help, Kids, One Less, Plastic, Recipes, Reuse Recycle, Safe Havens, Water

January 24, 2017 | | 14

New Soap Means Less Plastic in the Ocean

Soybeans: an Alternative to Plastic Microbeads From body washes and foot scrubs to shampoos, exfoliating facial cleansers and even toothpastes, many of today’s personal care products contain plastic microbeads to help whisk away rough, dry skin cells or food particles (in the case of toothpaste). While these beads are great for exfoliation and cleansing purposes, […]

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Posted in: Amy's Green Blog, Chemicals, Environment, Health, Plastic, Safe Havens, Water