Choose Reusable! Click to view Could it be time to bag the bag? This eye-opening infographic by Arte Ideas shows the high toll plastic bags are taking on our planet. Alarmed by the impact? You should be. Gyres of plastic debris grow ever larger in our oceans, releasing toxins into the water and harming marine […]
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The Random Stop for Trash Sometimes, it’s not about the destination, but the journey along the way. Check out our fearless leader, Norwex Chief Marketing Officer Amy Cadora, and her trusty sidekick, Brian Dill, on today’s exciting journey. Where they’re going is not important today. What is important is what they encounter on their trip—and […]
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Summer will be here before you know it—what better time to pack up a picnic and scoot outdoors with the kids for a little fresh air and family togetherness! And while a picnic may naturally be a bit more eco-friendly than, say, a drive-thru, we have a few tips for greening it up even more. […]
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“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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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