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September 9, 2016 | Amy Cadora | 13

Why the FDA Banned Triclosan in Antibacterial Hand Soaps

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 […]

September 6, 2016 | Amy Cadora | 13

What You Need to Know About Phthalates

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 […]

September 1, 2016 | Amy Cadora | 11

Whoosh! Why You Should Think Before You Flush! [video]

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 […]

August 25, 2016 | Amy Cadora | 9

August 2016 Fan of the Month

Have You Made a Move Yet? Being a Norwex Movement Fan of the Month shows you’re interested in reducing chemicals and making a real impact by creating a more sustainable environment. It also means you get a cool prize, including 200 Eco Points, and some sweet recognition! August 2016 Fan of the Month:Heather Schumm, OH […]

July 26, 2016 | Amy Cadora | 11

Keeping Our Waterways Clean: How You Can Help

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 […]

July 21, 2016 | Amy Cadora | 16

July 2016 Fan of the Month

Congratulations, Melissa! Norwex Movement members have yet another reason to visit www.NorwexMovement.com often! Now, in addition to increasing your knowledge through our interesting bi-weekly blogs, fun tools, engaging quizzes and other apps, every time you participate in these activities and others, you’ll also increase your chances of being our next Norwex Movement Fan of the […]

July 12, 2016 | Amy Cadora | 12

How Do They DO That? Our Journey to Washed Ashore

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 […]

July 5, 2016 | Amy Cadora | 24

7 Consumer Items Banned Around the World [Infographic]

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 […]

June 30, 2016 | Amy Cadora | 27

9 Ways to Remember Your Reusable Bags

July 3 Is Plastic Bag Free Day Do you sometimes forget to bring your reusable bags to the store? Or maybe you have them in your car, ready and waiting, but can’t seem to get into the habit of grabbing them before you go in? It’s happened to us too. In honor of International Plastic Bag […]

June 28, 2016 | Amy Cadora | 4

How to Create an Effective Game Plan [Video]

Norwex Chief Marketing Officer Amy Cadora and Director of Online Marketing Teresa Kulupka share the secrets of creating an effective game plan as they bring you the exciting updates on our Norwex Community Project. You’re Practically There! Well done, Norwex Movement members! You’re well into planning your very own community outreach/awareness project! And we couldn’t […]

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