Save Money and Help the Environment! Food waste is a problem that’s growing worldwide. Today, more than a third of the global food production for human consumption is thrown away or sent to landfills. In wasting food, we’re not only wasting large amounts of finite natural resources but we’re also exposing the environment to harmful […]
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Plant the Seeds for a Healthier Life! Temperatures are rising and spring is right around the corner. It is the perfect time to get outside and get your hands dirty by starting your own garden. Not only is gardening a great way to enjoy nature, it also offers many other benefits. Nutrition The healthiest and […]
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These Common Items May Be Doing More Harm Than Good Back by popular demand, today we are featuring one of our most popular blogs of 2016, “4 Things You Should Avoid Bringing into Your Home.” As a special bonus, we’ve included a fifth item to beware of! View the updated list Do you enjoy learning […]
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What Might Replace Fossil Fuels? It’s no secret that fossil fuels and nuclear power are finite energy sources, and they’re also costly as well as potentially damaging to the environment. Luckily, alternative energy sources that are renewable, cost-efficient and eco-friendly are becoming more plentiful than ever. Wind and Solar Power The most common forms of […]
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New Zealand Looks to Outlaw the Toxic Beads Great news! New Zealand’s Environment Minister Nick Smith announced recently that plastic microbeads may soon be banned there. Persistent Environmental Pollutants Microbeads Microbeads are tiny plastic beads less than five millimeters in size which are added to products like soap, shampoo, face and body wash and even […]
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2017 Leadership Conference Movement Booth Recap Most days, you can find Norwex Movement by looking for us online. But recently, Norwex Movement made a special live appearance at Norwex’s 2017 Leadership Conference, where the company’s independent sales Consultant Leaders gathered for recognition, to see and touch our newest products, and discover how to grow their […]
Do you make these mistakes? Back by popular demand, today we are featuring one of our most popular blogs of 2016, “3 Cleaning Mistakes You Didn’t Know You’re Making.” As a special bonus, we’ve included a fourth little-known error! View the updated blog Do you enjoy learning about cleaning tips? We’d love to hear from […]
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Breathing Easy? Thank a Houseplant! With much of the world in the firm grasp of winter, today we take a minute to shine a light on three of the most common indoor air pollutants—and how you can avoid them. Ozone Ozone is one of the main components of outdoor air pollution, but it can also […]
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Hint: Let Microfiber Do the Work! It’s the middle of winter, and you may be going a little stir-crazy. So let me ask you a question: How long has it been since you gave your fridge a good deep-clean? I’m not talking about just the inside but the outside too—including the dusty nether-regions behind and […]
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Typical Mistakes to Avoid in Eco-Friendly Cleaning When it comes to housework, you already know to shun harmful chemicals found in many typical cleaning products. But the following “natural cleaning” mistakes should be on your radar, too! 1 Believing “natural” products won’t damage fabrics and/or surfaces. Even if a product is labeled “nontoxic,” the ingredients […]
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