4 Things to Think About Before You Flush What makes wet wipes one of the worst offenders, environmentally speaking? Read “Wet Wipes: Seeking a Safer Alternative” to find out, then take our quiz to test your knowledge. Flushed wet wipes can clog pipes and sewers, creating tons of harmful waste. Wet wipes made from plastics, […]
Posted in: Amy's Green Blog, Do This Not That, Environment, Health, How You Can Help, Plastic, Water
Save the Environment (and Your Skin) from Microbead Damage Along with New Zealand, five Nordic countries—Finland, Norway, Denmark, Iceland and Sweden—are next in line to ban the use of microbeads and microplastics in cosmetics. This comes after the US passes the Microbead-Free Waters Act of 2015 and Canada adds Microbeads to its list of toxic […]
Posted in: Amy's Green Blog, Chemicals, Conservation, Eco-Friendly Cities, Environment, Health, How You Can Help, Plastic, Safe Havens, Water
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 […]
Posted in: Amy's Green Blog, Chemicals, Conservation, Do This Not That, Environment, Health, How You Can Help, Plastic, Safe Havens, Water
Sprays, Sponges and Strings: Just Say No Of all the household cleaning chores I’m not a fan of, I must say mopping is right down there among my very least favorites. Oh sure, I appreciate having a clean floor that my bare feet won’t stick to. And I realize the importance of keeping the floors […]
Posted in: Amy's Green Blog, Chemicals, Do This Not That, Energy, Environment, Family, Health, Plastic, Safe Havens, Water
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 […]
Soybeans: an Alternative to Plastic Microbeads From body washes and foot scrubs to shampoos, exfoliating facial cleansers and even toothpastes, many of today’s personal care products contain plastic microbeads to help whisk away rough, dry skin cells or food particles (in the case of toothpaste). While these beads are great for exfoliation and cleansing purposes, […]
Posted in: Amy's Green Blog, Chemicals, Environment, Health, Plastic, Safe Havens, Water
Small, Conscious Choices Can Make a Difference! As shown in this graphic from ResuseThisBag.com, plastic bags are a huge problem worldwide—and especially in the U.S., where more than 75% of all of the plastic bags in the world are used. The good news is that progress is being made to reduce this number, as evidenced […]
Posted in: Amy's Green Blog, Chemicals, Energy, Environment, Health, Plastic, Water
NorwexMovement.com End-of-Year Recap Norwex Movement has witnessed exciting progress toward the solution of some of our planet’s most challenging problems over the last 12 months! 2016 at a Glance Here’s a quick peek at some of our top environmental blogs of the year: 1 In the United States, the FDA banned 19 ingredients, including triclosan […]
Posted in: Amy's Green Blog, Chemicals, Conservation, Eco-Friendly Cities, Energy, Environment, Family, Food, Health, How You Can Help, One Less, Plastic, Reuse Recycle, Safe Havens, Water
The Votes Are In! Thank you to everyone who recently voted for our Norwex Movement blog of the year! The ballots have been tallied, and we’re pleased to announce our most popular blogs of 2016 (drumroll, please) . . . 7 Consumer Items Banned Around the World Use this attention-getting infographic from QuidCorner to help […]
Posted in: Amy's Green Blog, Chemicals, Community Project, Conservation, DIY, Do This Not That, Eco-Friendly Cities, Energy, Environment, Family, Food, Health, How You Can Help, Kids, One Less, Plastic, Recipes, Reuse Recycle, Safe Havens, Water
Norwex Home Office Family Members Share a Few of Theirs [Video] Norwex employees around the globe tell about some of the positive changes they’ve made this year. It’s really true—small, conscious choices can have a big impact! What positive changes are YOU most proud of in 2016? This is your chance to sing your own […]
Posted in: Amy's Green Blog, Environment, Health, How You Can Help, Plastic, Reuse Recycle, Safe Havens
