Movement readers, I’m super excited to start the Plastic Free Challenge this Thursday, and I’m hoping many of you will join me. But we all know that reducing plastic isn’t always easy, so I’ve put together a few tips to help us avoid plastic as much as possible. 1. Buy in bulk where possible. Last […]
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Readers, I’m so excited to share with you that just like last year, I’ll be attempting to go completely plastic-free the entire month of July! As you may recall, I had moderate success in 2020 (but I know I can do better). And it would help me so much to know you were in it […]
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The Buzz About Pollination We all know that bees are an essential part of life because of their important role in pollination. But did you know that they’re not the only pollinators around? Other creatures like birds, bats, butterflies, moths and small mammals are also responsible for pollinating our plants. It’s thanks to them that […]
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Radically reducing chemicals and making the world a little safer I’m so excited to wish Norwex® a big “Happy anniversary!” After beginning in Norway 27 years ago this month, Norwex now has a long, proud history of radically reducing chemicals in homes all over the world. Our exceptional microfiber, household and personal care products are […]
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Celebrating Trees Around the World “Arbor Day is not like other holidays. Each of those reposes on the past, while Arbor Day proposes for the future.” –Julius Sterling Morton You might call Arbor Day a grassroots effort to support the future of trees globally. “Arbor” comes from the Latin word for “tree,” and over […]
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Together we’re cleaning up our oceans! In honor of Earth Day on April 22, I wanted to remind you about our partnership with Seabin. Seabins are an amazing invention that help keep “debris problem areas” in water clean by collecting surface rubbish and oil near marinas, docks, yacht clubs and commercial ports. In 2019, Norwex® […]
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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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How Norway’s Getting It Right You may have noticed Norway in the news lately (thanks in part to a certain commercial during a certain big game in the U.S.). As Chief Brand and Mission Officer at a company with deep Norwegian roots, I find it heartening that others are catching on to just how forward-thinking […]
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GiveBack Box® Today I’m happy to be talking with Monika Wiela, CEO and Founder of Give Back Box, which Norwex is now a proud partner of. A self-described problem solver, Monika was inspired to start the Give Back Box program after encountering a homeless man in need of shoes. As on online shoe retailer with […]
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Closing the Chapter Well can you believe it? The New Year is almost (finally) here! I know for many of us, 2021 couldn’t come soon enough. And while this year has certainly been challenging, it’s a good time to remember all we’ve accomplished and for me to say “Thank you” for what you’re doing to […]
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