More than a billion people in 190 countries will be celebrating Earth Day on April 22, making it the largest secular observation in the world. Now in its 52nd year, the annual event is more than just a reminder to live more sustainably. It’s a call to action, motivating us to be mindful of our […]
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Home gardening is blossoming—literally. Look no further than results of a 2022 Gardening Insights Survey: 62% of respondents say they will be planting more in the coming year—for good reason. Spending time in the garden offers a multitude of benefits, from fostering feelings of well-being to creating a more beautiful outdoor space. “There are certain […]
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Most people make New Year’s resolutions with the best of intentions. But studies show one-third of resolutioners don’t make it past the end of January. Often, goals are too vague or lack a realistic action plan. To be successful, resolutions should not only be doable, but meaningful, too. Living a more sustainable lifestyle has a […]
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Great gifters have one thing in common: an uncanny knack of landing the perfect present for everyone on their list. But equally important is feeling good about gifting—which means softening your ecological footprint with options that are innovative and eco-friendly. Luckily, even the pickiest Santas don’t have to sacrifice style for sustainability. Here are some […]
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This month, Norwex® will be adding another color to its philosophy of “living green.” We’ll also be “thinking pink,” as part of our annual campaign to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month. And that’s cause for a party. In fact, 50,000 of them—this year’s “Party for a Cause” goal. For every Norwex Party that North American […]
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Norwex and You: Together We Can Make a Difference Earth Day is dear to Norwex Consultants all over the world, who are creating healthier homes and a safer planet by radically reducing harmful chemicals and waste. And with this important day coming up on April 22, what better time than now to highlight a few […]
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Good360 Today I’m excited to share my recent podcast with Shari Rudolph, Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Development Officer of Good360, a new partner for Norwex®. Shari shares her passion about what makes this amazing, 37-year-old nonprofit the leader in “product philanthropy and purposeful giving. Connecting with hundreds of socially responsible companies that are looking […]
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Feeding America Today, I’m super excited to be speaking with Michele Bart, Director of New Partnerships — Southwest, for Feeding America. Highly rated by watchdog organizations like Charity Navigator and the Better Business Bureau, Feeding America is the United States’ largest domestic hunger-relief organization. With great challenges as well as audacious goals, their mission is […]
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Reusable Packaging Could Soon Be on Our Doorsteps Today I have to give props to several major corporations who recently made news by opting to use high-quality, reusable packaging instead of plastic! Nestle, Proctor & Gamble, PepsiCo and Unilever are among dozens of others that hope to permanently reduce plastic waste by partnering with TerraCycle, […]
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Honey Bees Help Remove the Sting of Unemployment In the U.S. state of West Virginia, coal mining jobs used to be plentiful. Now? Not so much. Families dependent on coal mining for generations are now looking for new ways to make a living. And they’re finding some interesting lines of work. Many former miners, and […]
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