The Weighty Problem of Paper Towels Did you know that the average person uses 2400 – 3000 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 […]
The Big Impact of Tiny Plastic These days, we’re all familiar with stories about how much unsightly, chemical-absorbing plastic waste now floats in our oceans. Through the efforts of The Washed Ashore Project and others, we’re more aware than ever before of the devastating impact of plastic on sea life who can get choked on it, or […]
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“Au Revoir, Disposable Dinnerware” Imagine packing up your family picnic basket and taking along compostable cups, forks and knives instead of single-use plasticware. In France, this could become the norm in less than four years! Earlier this month, France introduced a nationwide ban on single-use plasticware as a way to reduce both environmental waste and […]
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These Common Items May Be Doing More Harm Than Good Norwex Movement welcomes all the new members who have recently joined our ranks! We congratulate you for all the small, conscious choices you’re making that are having a positive impact in our homes and on our planet! Here’s a helpful blog that received a lot […]
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Images courtesy of Freight Farms No Soil or Insecticides Required Have you ever wished you could enjoy fresh, locally grown produce year-round, but weren’t sure where to find it? If you’re a city dweller, you could be in luck! Thanks to small, self-contained “farms” called the Leafy Green Machine, vegetables and herbs like lettuce, kale, […]
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One Year to Comply Chalk one up for the Food and Drug Administration! Because “antibacterial” soaps and liquids have not been proven to be safe, the FDA recently banned 19 ingredients, including triclosan and triclocarban, from these types of consumer product formulations. Manufacturers now have a year to remove these ingredients from their products, or […]
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Where They Lurk and Why They’re Bad While phthalates are the subject of an increasing number of recent studies, there’s still a lot we don’t know. One thing’s certain though: they are everywhere, including in our bodies. What are phthalates exactly? And should we be concerned? What Are Phthalates? Phthalates (pronounced “thal ates”) are a […]
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Your Toilet’s Not a Trash Can “Things I flush down the toilet: Number one, number two, toilet paper. That’s it. How long is your list? Because that should be it, my friend.”—Canadian comedian/actor Ennis Esmer and “I Don’t Flush” campaign supporter As a follow up to our 9 Things to Avoid Flushing blog a few […]
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Renewable, Sustainable Rice Husk: A World of Possibilities Who knew that something as small and seemingly insignificant as a tiny grain of rice could be the secret behind some of today’s most Earth-friendly consumer goods and products? It’s true. Rice—or more specifically, the husk covering each kernel of rice—is getting lots of attention as a […]
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Eco-Friendly Fashion Innovations From wine “skin” to street banners, these days the global fashion industry is breathing new life into existing materials—with some very interesting results! Check out some of the eco-friendly and intriguing ideas designers have come up with. Fermented Fashion Imagine “a garment that forms itself without a single stitch.” Using the “skin” […]
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