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May 19, 2016 | Amy Cadora | 7

For the Beauty of the Earth: 8 Ways You Can Help Protect Biodiversity

“The variety of life is our insurance policy. Our own lives and livelihood depend on it.” —From The Convention on Biological Diversity When you consider the sheer volume of animal and plant species in the world, from the tiniest single-celled organisms up to the most massive sequoia trees and blue whales—it’s hard not to be […]

May 17, 2016 | Amy Cadora | 10

How Biking with the Family Helps You Stay Healthy

Eco-Friendly Activities for You and Your Family Spring is springing! What better time to venture outdoors with your family and enjoy some fresh air and fun! Biking can provide the perfect “vehicle,” so to speak, combining adventure, activity and a chance to relish the scenery. And as if the thrill of warm spring sunshine and […]

May 12, 2016 | Amy Cadora | 20

5 More Things You Should Avoid Bringing Into Your Home

Common Items That May Be Doing More Harm Than Good You want your home to be a clean, safe haven for your loved ones, but you may not realize that you could be bringing (or have already brought) some pretty toxic stuff into your house. As I mentioned in this January 2016 blog, the air […]

May 10, 2016 | Amy Cadora | 8

Targeting Your Audience for the Best Results

Think About the Person You Want to Reach As a proud member of the human race (and a card-carrying member of the Norwex Movement), you’ve decided to jump in and make a difference in this world. You see a need, and you have a few ideas that might help, so you’ve determined to get out […]

May 5, 2016 | Amy Cadora | 4

What Makes Portland One of the Most Eco-Friendly Cities?

Eco-Friendly Cities: Portland Ahhh, Portland. If just thinking about the Oregon city conjures up images of a hip culture brimming with great music and a laid-back attitude, delicious coffee available on most corners, lush, green spaces everywhere you look, along with plenty of rain . . . you’d be right. One of the most eco-friendly […]

May 3, 2016 | Amy Cadora | 16

3 Simple Water-Saving Tips

Save Hundreds of Gallons a Year! Although many of us have constant access to clean, safe water, it’s something we often take for granted. With an increase in severe droughts in the U.S., as well as Europe, Asia and other locations around the world, practicing water conservation is becoming a necessity. The Environmental Protection Agency […]

April 28, 2016 | Amy Cadora | 24

9 Tools to Reclaim Your Mailbox

Stop Junk Mail at Its Source Here’s one of those fun, math “story” questions for you: A recent study estimates that our planet is currently losing 15 billion trees per year, with only 5 billion of them being replaced. If we have about 3 trillion trees on the earth right now, how long will it […]

April 26, 2016 | Amy Cadora | 4

What’s in a Clog? 9 Things to Avoid Flushing

Imagine you’re having friends and family over for a nice relaxing evening. Suddenly a worried-looking guest comes to you from the hallway. Sewer system failure! Oh no! A clogged sewer line can be a literal party pooper, causing a variety of inter-related problems, such as: Click to enlarge Toilet Clogs These are just bad news […]

April 21, 2016 | Amy Cadora | 26

It’s in the Bag: Amy’s Trash-Free Experiment [video]

Just How Much Will She Accumulate? It’s Amy’s Trash-Free Day experiment! Watch how much trash our Chief Marketing Officer and Green Blogger Amy Cadora generates in one day—and discover how she plans to scale it back! Amy’s Trash-Free Day Earth Day – Friday, April 22 In support of our mission of reducing chemicals and plastics […]

April 19, 2016 | Amy Cadora | 11

Experts Warn of More Plastic than Fish in the Sea

What’s Wrong with This Picture? Video provided by Newsy Newslook It’s often said that there are plenty of fish in the ocean, but did you ever think that there might be just as much plastic as fish floating around out there? A disturbing report by the World Economic Forum and Ellen MacArthur Foundation shows that […]

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