Solar-Powered Device Pulls Water Straight from Desert Air It sounds incredible and more like something you would find in science fiction instead of science journals. Nevertheless, a team from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and the University of California, Berkeley, has invented a device that can pull water out of the air in any […]
Energy-Saving Laundry Tips Even if you have a high-efficiency washer, there may be still more you can do to save energy at laundry time. Energy.gov has some great tips for saving energy while you’re doing laundry. Check out one of our blogs, “9 Tips to Help You Save Energy While Washing Clothes,” for helpful info from Energy.gov. […]
Known for Wind, In a Whole New Way By 2025, buildings owned by the city of Chicago are to be powered by 100% renewable energy such as wind and solar, according to an announcement earlier this month by the city’s mayor, Rahm Emanuel. If implemented, Chicago will become the largest U.S. city to decarbonize the […]
Electronics Can Be Recycled Too! Wait! Before you close the door on all the Spring cleaning you’re doing, be sure to include those no longer used electronics taking up space in your home. The old mobile phones, computers, TVs, telephones, printing equipment, and audio and video devices can all be recycled. There are so many […]
Zero-Emission Vehicles are Gaining Popularity As we all come to grips with dwindling natural resources and growing air pollution concerns, alternative, sustainable energy sources are becoming a huge priority for countries around the world. Norway is a leader in the alternative fuel movement. The country already has the largest percentage of electric vehicles on the […]
What Might Replace Fossil Fuels? It’s no secret that fossil fuels and nuclear power are finite energy sources, and they’re also costly as well as potentially damaging to the environment. Luckily, alternative energy sources that are renewable, cost-efficient and eco-friendly are becoming more plentiful than ever. Wind and Solar Power The most common forms of […]
Adding Agriculture to the Work Farm Can you imagine sharing office space with broccoli, lemon trees and rice paddies? Pasona Inc., a Japan-based firm that specializes in human resources and temp staffing, has found a revolutionary way to meld its international corporate headquarters in Tokyo with an organic farm. According to architect Yoshimi Kono, the […]
Sprays, Sponges and Strings: Just Say No Of all the household cleaning chores I’m not a fan of, I must say mopping is right down there among my very least favorites. Oh sure, I appreciate having a clean floor that my bare feet won’t stick to. And I realize the importance of keeping the floors […]
2017 Leadership Conference Movement Booth Recap Most days, you can find Norwex Movement by looking for us online. But recently, Norwex Movement made a special live appearance at Norwex’s 2017 Leadership Conference, where the company’s independent sales Consultant Leaders gathered for recognition, to see and touch our newest products, and discover how to grow their […]
Do you make these mistakes? Back by popular demand, today we are featuring one of our most popular blogs of 2016, “3 Cleaning Mistakes You Didn’t Know You’re Making.” As a special bonus, we’ve included a fourth little-known error! View the updated blog Do you enjoy learning about cleaning tips? We’d love to hear from […]
