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April 19, 2022 | | No Comments

On the Mission: Amy speaks with Paul Kuhar, Champion Waste and Recycling

Norwex Learning Network · On the Mission, Episode 15: Paul Kuhar It’s my pleasure and privilege to share our enlightening podcast with recycling advocate Paul Kuhar, Vice President of Champion Waste and Recycling Services. His small family company has become an industry innovator in North Texas, changing the landscape of how waste and recyclable materials […]

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Posted in: Amy's Green Blog, Environment, Family, Health

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March 22, 2022 | | No Comments

The Norwex® 360 Product Safety Review: Ensuring the most effective cleaning and personal care products to keep your family safer.

At Norwex, our Mission for nearly three decades has been improving quality of life by radically reducing chemicals in our homes. We accomplish this through our three-pronged product approach, including: Our amazing microfiber (all you need is water, never any harmful “cleaning” chemicals). Our second-to-none household products (plant- and enzyme-based, of course). Our nourishing, hydrating […]

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Posted in: Amy's Green Blog, Chemicals, Environment, Family, Health

March 15, 2022 | | No Comments

Spring Into the New Season with Limited-Edition Products, Colors, Scents and More

Think of all reasons we love spring: Days are longer. Leaves turn green. Plants and flowers bloom. And if you feel more energized and creative, it’s not your imagination. Even a few extra hours of light can be a major mood booster. Studies also link sunny weather to better memory and more innovative thinking. Still […]

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Posted in: Amy's Green Blog, Environment, Family, Health, How You Can Help

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March 1, 2022 | | 10

Six Spring Cleaning Swaps to Benefit Your Health, Your Budget and the Planet

If you have a love-hate relationship with spring cleaning, you’re not alone. There’s something cathartic about a clean, clutter-free home. Still, the last thing most of us want to do is spend the first warm-weather weekend cleaning the house we’ve been cooped up in. On the bright side, a deep clean not only helps minimize […]

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Posted in: Amy's Green Blog, Chemicals, Do This Not That, Environment, Family, Health

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February 22, 2022 | | 4

EDCs: The Health Risks and What You Can Do to Avoid Them

At January’s Norwex® Leadership Conference, I spoke about the risks chemicals pose to our health and the environment. Last week, in the first of a series highlighting this presentation, we showcased the widespread hazards of DDT and PFAS. In part two, we turn our focus to endocrine-disrupting chemicals, or EDCs, known to affect the human […]

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Posted in: Amy's Green Blog, Chemicals, Environment, Family, Health

February 8, 2022 | | 5

A Go-To Guide for Planning and Planting a Home Garden

Home gardening is blossoming—literally. Look no further than results of a 2022 Gardening Insights Survey: 62% of respondents say they will be planting more in the coming year—for good reason. Spending time in the garden offers a multitude of benefits, from fostering feelings of well-being to creating a more beautiful outdoor space. “There are certain […]

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Posted in: Amy's Green Blog, Community Project, DIY, Environment, Family, Food, Health

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February 1, 2022 | | No Comments

On The Mission: Amy speaks with Terry Collins, Ph.D., Director of the Carnegie Mellon Institute for Green Science

Norwex Learning Network · On the Mission, Episode 14: Dr. Terrence Collins Welcome to my podcast with Terry Collins, Ph.D., Professor of Green Chemistry and Director of the Institute for Green Science at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Green chemistry is defined as “the design of chemical products and processes to reduce and eliminate […]

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Posted in: Amy's Green Blog, Environment, Family

How to give sustainably
October 19, 2021 | | 7

The Art of Great Gifting: How to Give More Sustainably

Great gifters have one thing in common: an uncanny knack of landing the perfect present for everyone on their list. But equally important is feeling good about gifting—which means softening your ecological footprint with options that are innovative and eco-friendly. Luckily, even the pickiest Santas don’t have to sacrifice style for sustainability. Here are some […]

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Posted in: Amy's Green Blog, Community Project, Family, Kids

Amy Cadora with Dr. Shanna Swan
October 15, 2021 | | No Comments

On the Mission: Amy speaks with Shanna Swan, PhD, one of the world’s leading environmental and reproductive epidemiologists

Welcome to my podcast with Shanna H. Swan, Ph.D., author of Count Down: How Our Modern World Is Threatening Sperm Counts, Altering Male and Female Reproductive Development, and Imperiling the Future of the Human Race. Dr. Swan is one of the world’s leading environmental and reproductive epidemiologists and a professor of environmental medicine and public […]

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Posted in: Amy's Green Blog, Chemicals, Environment, Family, Health, Plastic