Way to Go Canada! As reported by CBC News and others, microbeads of 5 millimeters in size and smaller have been added to Canada’s list of toxic substances. This signals the country’s intent to ban the use of microbeads in personal care products, as reported by Chemical Watch.com. These tiny beads have been shown to have […]
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The Outdoor Music Concert that Leaves No Trace A wasteland of trash combined with a sea of left-behind plastic cups and bottles is often indicative that an outdoor music festival might have taken place there. But if you’re seeking an outdoor concert experience that’s supremely grounded in planet friendliness, look no further than the Pickathon […]
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Edible Can Holders? Food for Thought! With news about the amount of plastic in our oceans continuing to pour in, we loved this great new idea from a Delray Beach, Florida microbrewery (of all things). Earlier this year, Saltwater Brewery along with the ad agency We Believers unveiled an eco-friendly new six-pack ring as an […]
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One of North America’s Cleanest Cities Because our 2016 Norwex Canadian National Convention will take place soon in Toronto, we wanted to take an insider’s look at the world’s most multicultural city and share what also makes it so eco-friendly. Toronto is Canada’s largest city, and about six million people live in the Greater Toronto […]
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Good News on the Water Front As we mentioned earlier this year in Experts Warn of More Plastic than Fish in the Sea, the world’s waterways are getting a reputation for becoming rather “trashy.” And it’s a huge problem for a variety of reasons. As just one example, marine animals like sea birds and turtles […]
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Defeating Garden Pests and Weeds the Organic Way All you gardeners out there—or gardener wannabes—this one’s for you! There’s nothing quite so fulfilling as delivering a bounty of delicious fruits and veggies, or a bouquet of beautiful flowers, for your family’s enjoyment. And getting down and dirty in the garden is a wonderful way to […]
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Green Buildings, Green Transportation—Even the Pizza is Green! With our 2016 Norwex U.S. National Convention coming up soon in Minneapolis, what a great time to go exploring through one of the most eco-friendly cities in the country! Known affectionately to locals and visitors alike as The City Of Lakes, The Mill City, MPLS, Pickleville, Lil’ […]
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Field Trip Recap Have you ever pondered the amazing sculptures at The Washed Ashore Project and thought, “Gee, I wonder how they do that?” Recently four Norwex Leaders and I were privileged to journey to Bandon, a quaint little town nestled on the scenic Oregon coastline, to find out. There, we visited the Washed Ashore […]
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Water Activities to Enjoy While It’s Hot! With sunshine parching most of the northern hemisphere this time of year, why not try a new water activity to beat the heat with your family? Check out these ideas for eco-friendly fun in the water this summer—and don’t forget the sunscreen! It’s right in your own back […]
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From Frog Legs to Coffee Pods . . . We love this attention-getting infographic from QuidCorner! Why not share it with your friends to help spread awareness about the harmful impact of these items on our planet? And kudos, by the way, to the places that have banned them! We know that many of you […]
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