Congratulations to the final round of winners in our Share Your Story contest! Thank you all for participating! The three winners are listed below with their winning story. Cheryl Phyillaier It was steamy-hot August, and the little shower in our basement apartment was growing icky mold like crazy. I was very preggers and very exhausted […]
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Congratulations to the third round of winners in our Share Your Story contest! The three winners are listed below with their winning story. Shaye Waller Approximately a year and a half ago, I was relaxing after a long day at work and noticed the bottom of both my feel felt numb. I was working a […]
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Congratulations to the second round of winners in our Share Your Story contest! The three winners are listed below with their winning story. Pammila Ruth : Just a Few Seconds While sitting at the dinner table during a family gathering, my 15 year old nephew started in on how our generation was ruining the planet. […]
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Congratulations to the first round of winners in our Share Your Story contest! The three winners are listed below with their winning story. Ginny Estrada A local bike shop had several bicycle wheels they were getting rid of just lining the walls of a store. I was drawn to the various, rusty gears in the […]
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Live Green T-Shirt: In celebration of Earth Day and our commitment to Live Green, we’re offering this limited-edition Norwex “Live Green” t-shirt. A portion of the proceeds benefits the Norwex Charitable Initiative Fund, which supports worthy charities near and dear to the hearts of Norwex Consultants. Order yours today from www.NorwexNow.com. A single story can […]
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An increasing number of products today are described as “eco-friendly” and biodegradable. However, not all of them live up to the environmentally friendly label. Even those that do make the grade as certified biodegradable or compostable don’t end up where they should. According to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), “Organic materials—comprised of yard trimmings, […]
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Learn All About Composting! Composting is a great way to be green, recycle more food waste and throw less away. Learn more from this great 5 minute video about how easy it is to compost in your own yard. Share this… Facebook Twitter Whatsapp Pinterest Tumblr Linkedin Print Email
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“One Less” – Conserving Paper In continuing with my “One Less” theme, this month I address paper! While paper is not the first thing that comes to my mind (nor, probably, yours) when considering ways to save resources, paper packs a tremendous environmental wallop. The paper industry is considered the third most polluting of all […]
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Real Trees vs Artificial Trees If you’re trying to maintain an eco-friendly home, you may have some concerns about your Christmas tree. Many people don’t choose a live Christmas tree because of concerns regarding farming practices and the use of pesticides. But is opting for an artificial tree truly a better choice? Approximately 33 million […]
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10 Tips for Reducing Waste During this season of giving thanks, in addition to the wonderful things we’re all grateful for—like our health, family and friends—at Norwex, we’re also grateful for our amazing planet as we actively explore how we can better enjoy and help take care of it. As part of our Mission to […]
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