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July 26, 2022 | | 1

On the Mission: Amy speaks with Brad Parks, Conservation Education Director, Washed Ashore

Norwex Learning Network · On the Mission, Episode 17: Brad Parks and Washed Ashore Today Norwex® Chief Brand and Mission Officer Amy Cadora talks with Washed Ashore Conservation Education Director Brad Parks. Washed Ashore is a nonprofit studio that has been making art to raise awareness about plastic pollution in our oceans. Since 2010, Washed […]

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Posted in: Amy's Green Blog, Chemicals, DIY, Do This Not That, Environment, Health

June 22, 2021 | | 11

Plastic Free in July: Top 5 Reasons to Join Amy

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

June 30, 2020 | | 29

Why You Should Take the Plastic Free Challenge

Let’s Ditch the Plastic in July! I know many of us have been concerned about the problem of plastic for a while now. We hate how it’s choking our planet and the creatures that live here, especially in our oceans. UN.org reports plastic pollution has a tremendously harmful impact on marine resources: As much as […]

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

September 10, 2019 | | 20

Should You Leave the Cap on the Bottle When Recycling?

The Pesky Bottle Cap: Can It Be Recycled? Like any industry, recycling evolves each day, and new solutions mean hard-and-fast rules are becoming dated or even extinct. That’s why it’s so important to check your local Material Recover Facility (MRF) or city recycling guidelines regularly. To Cap or Not to Cap Recently I discovered that […]

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Posted in: Amy's Green Blog, Conservation, Do This Not That, Plastic, Reuse Recycle

How to Help the Planet with Washable Paper
October 4, 2018 | | 19

How to Help the Planet with Washable Paper

It Looks Like Leather but Washes Like Fabric Do you love the look and feel of your leather products but want a more ethical alternative? Maybe it’s time to swap them for washable paper products. These cellulose-based accessories are the perfect blend of sustainable and stylish. If you were paying attention in biology, you may […]

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Posted in: Amy's Green Blog, Conservation, Do This Not That, Environment, Reuse Recycle

The Link Between Chemicals and the Potential of Cancer
October 2, 2018 | | 8

The Link Between Chemicals and the Potential of Cancer

October Is Breast Cancer Awareness Month As the use of chemicals has risen in the U.S. and other industrialized countries, so have cancer rates. Today, it’s estimated that about 1 of every 8 women will develop breast cancer. That’s why it’s more important than ever to understand some of the causes and risk factors associated […]

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Posted in: Amy's Green Blog, Chemicals, Do This Not That, Health, Safe Havens