Real Trees vs Artificial Trees If you’re trying to maintain an eco-friendly home, you may have some concerns about your Christmas tree. Many people don’t choose a live Christmas tree because of concerns regarding farming practices and the use of pesticides. But is opting for an artificial tree truly a better choice? Approximately 33 million […]
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Eco-Friendly Holiday Party Tips You’re trying to maintain an eco-friendly home, but are you dreaming of a green Christmas? This holiday season, why not incorporate your eco-friendly sensibilities into every aspect of your celebration, from preparation to decorations to gifts and favors. Here are some tips for hosting an eco-friendly holiday party. First, get ready […]
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10 Tips for Reducing Waste During this season of giving thanks, in addition to the wonderful things we’re all grateful for—like our health, family and friends—at Norwex, we’re also grateful for our amazing planet as we actively explore how we can better enjoy and help take care of it. As part of our Mission to […]
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Don’t Equate Cotton to Chemicals? You may not typically give much thought to how the cotton that’s blended into your clothes, bed sheets, mattresses and personal products is grown. You may never have wondered what the cotton shrubs are fed, what is used to protect them from insects or how much water it takes to […]
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Creating a Safer Haven for Kids It’s really pretty simple: We all want to create a better quality of life. And because true “quality” doesn’t affect just one generation and then stop, Norwex is committed to creating a lasting legacy of chemical reduction that will make life better for future generations. We envision improved health […]
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Ten U.S. Foods Banned in Other Countries As a follow-up to last week’s blog about 10 tips for not eating chemicals, we wanted to discuss specific foods that are legally sold in the U.S. but banned in other countries. Why the U.S. allows them when other countries have banned them may be debatable, but the […]
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Ten Ways to Make Sure You’re Not Eating Chemicals Chemicals come into our lives—and into our bodies—in a lot of different ways. And while we can certainly benefit from healthy, nutritious foods, they can harm us when they contain chemicals. Just a quick online search turns up study after study linking the prevalence of chemicals […]
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The Facts About Paper Towels Did you know that the average person uses 2400 – 3,000 paper towels at work every year? Or that 90% of American households use paper towels for cleaning every day? They’re so lightweight, you might not think much about using them, but paper towel waste adds up to a very […]
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Walking the Walk: Sustainable Living and Norwex At Norwex, our Mission is to improve quality of life by radically reducing the use of chemicals in personal care and cleaning. Part of our ideology is the belief that our environment’s health is just as important as the health of our bodies. In fact, the two are […]
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Do This, Not That! In today’s blog, I want to share some ideas to help you win the Race Against Chemicals in the Environment. Chemicals have a way of seeping into just about every aspect of our lives, but the power to overcome starts with awareness. Here are a few simple tips to know about […]
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