One Less – Energy Conservation on the Road Last week, we provided some home energy savings tips. This week we look at transportation — our automobiles and trucks! Believe it or not, our vehicles consume roughly the same amount of energy as our homes, so it pays off tremendously to consider ways to make your […]
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One Less – Energy Conservation The amount of energy we use directly affects our wallets. Below are some great tips on how to conserve energy in our lives. Free Money Depending on your local climate, home heating and cooling will account for roughly 50% of home energy use, with water heating taking another 15%, appliances […]
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Back to school: conserving resources Whether you have a child in grade school, college or you are just looking for ways to save energy in your office or around the house, we have some simple tips for you! Setup sleep mode on your computer and monitor. Most people keep their computer on all day even […]
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Back to School: How to pack a waste free lunch Bringing your own lunch to school or work is a great way to reduce unnecessary waste from eating at the cafeteria or out at a fast food restaurant. But did you realize that you could do more to help reduce waste than just brown bagging […]
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It’s time for a new school year! Now that you went green by using your re-useable bags for all of your back to school shopping you may be thinking, “how can I stay green throughout the school year?” Over the next few weeks we will explore some great ideas for carrying your summer green into […]
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Summer is drawing to a close and it’s time to think about going Back to School! Over the next few weeks, we’ll be talking about ways to shop smarter, reduce waste and conserve energy while you’re starting a new school year! This week it’s time for Back to School shopping, why not bring your own […]
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We all want to conserve water. And there are many obvious water conservation methods, from not running your automatic sprinklers in the rain to keeping them off of the sidewalk and street. Here are a few more ways to conserve water and stay green! Showers instead of baths. A low flow shower head uses about […]
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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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Weeds! No one likes weeds in their yard. There are many ways to get rid of weeds, from sprays, to powders and everybody’s favorite, picking. Some of the most effective ways to eliminate weeds are to eliminate the source. There are several simple steps you can take to a weed free lawn, from not mowing […]
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Chemical-Free Zone photo contest We are overwhelmed by the passion and diligence of Norwex Consultants and customers, who are creating safer havens in their homes by eliminating chemicals! The response to our Chemical-Free Zone photo contest last month was amazing! We are so grateful that so many entered and have committed to providing healthier homes […]
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