Pollinators are in Decline Around the World Biodiversity refers to the variety of different types of life found on Earth, and it helps ensure natural sustainability for life on our planet. However, biodiversity has been rapidly declining around the world, and this is having a significant impact on how we live. For example, it’s estimated […]
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Top 5 Ways to Avoid BPA in Canned Food There’s been a lot of talk about concerns over the chemical bisphenol-A or BPA. The FDA concedes that BPA is safe at low levels, but other countries have taken a more cautious approach. Many countries have decided to ban the use of BPA altogether where it […]
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3 Spectacular Tips for a Greener Summer Celebration Canada Day (July 1st) and Independence Day (July 4th) are both right around the corner and it’s a perfect time for celebrating with our friends and families. Some types of celebration, however, may be not-so-great for the environment. Here are a few tips for making your summer […]
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Physical vs. Chemical Sunscreens Summertime is here, and with so many family-friendly outdoor activities available, it’s time to protect yourself and your family against potential sun damage. Sunscreen is usually the first line of defense when it comes to sun protection, but with so many options, which should you use? Physical Sunscreens Physical sunscreens (sometimes […]
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Dye Easter Eggs Naturally With these 12 Alternatives People have been dyeing eggs since the medieval times when they celebrated spring and Easter or Passover. I know when I was growing up the way to dye eggs was usually get a box of colored discs from the grocery store and mix with water and vinegar. […]
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Do This, Not That Tips In our ongoing effort to win the “R.A.C.E.” against toxic chemicals in our homes and environment, I present yet some more “Do This, Not That” tips. The struggle to reduce toxic chemicals in our homes is never ending, but armed with simple tips and a desire to improve our lives […]
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Benefits of a Shoe-Free Home Do you wear shoes in the house or remove them at the door before entering? In some cultures it is customary to leave your shoes at the door. I was curious to find out if the benefits of enacting a no-shoes-in-the-house policy outweighed the inconvenience, so I did some research. […]
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MAKE IT AN ECO VALENTINE’S DAY! Ahhh… the day of LOVE! Your expression of love can only be enhanced by you making it an “eco” Valentines Day. Organic Flowers If you are giving flowers, go organic and/or local and demonstrate your love of mother earth too. Most natural food stores, co-ops, even many farmers’ markets […]
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Norwex Holiday Ideas Celebrate the Season with our 12 Days of Christmas, Norwex Style! Click the images below for fun ways to bring Norwex into your Holiday season. — see more ideas on our Pinterest Holiday Tips Board Share this… Facebook Twitter Whatsapp Pinterest Tumblr Linkedin Print Email
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In honor of our month of giving, some “eco friendly” holiday gift giving ideas and tips! Buy an experience – Rather than buying a “thing”, buy a gift certificate to a favorite restaurant, tickets to a show or to some event they want to attend. Quality, not quantity – Higher quality items will last longer […]
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