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 […]
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What Was Your Favorite? Your Vote Was Received! Thank you for taking the time to vote for your favorite! If you would like to suggest a blog topic, please let us know in the comments section below! Voting for your favorite blog post of 2016 has ended. View the Poll Results Resources: Movement Blog: 3 […]
Eco-Friendly Is Looking Good! While fashion is a great form of expression, it can do serious damage to our environment. An ABC News article illustrated that “20% of industrial water pollution comes from treating and dyeing textiles.” And that’s just one of many facts they’ve uncovered about how fashion can be harmful to our planet. […]
Kudos to the Golden State As reported by the LA Times and others, California voters recently approved the first statewide ban on single-use plastic bags in the United States. And the ban couldn’t have come soon enough. As gyres of plastic debris (including plastic bags) grow ever larger in our oceans, toxins are being released […]
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Smart, Sustainable and Planet Friendly! According to Conserve Energy Future, “the garbage dumped in the ocean every year is roughly around 14 billion pounds. Plastic is the major constituent.” With the growing number of pollutants harming our planet, it can be difficult to envision a brighter and healthier future, but certain companies around the world […]
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It’s So Easy Being Green! Many of us grew up learning about the 3 R’s of waste reduction—Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. But did you know there are actually 5 R’s that promote sustainability? It’s true! Introducing The 5 R’s Understanding these eco-friendly concepts and putting them into practice is a great way to help eliminate […]
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Real People Making a Real Impact Nora, the Norwex Leaping Salmon, recently made a huge splash with thousands at the 2016 Norwex National Conferences! “Spawned” from our partnership with The Washed Ashore Project, our flashing salmon beautifully illustrates how marine debris and other trash can find new life by inspiring people to make positive changes in […]
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The Weighty Problem of Paper Towels Did you know that the average person uses 2400 – 3000 paper towels at work every year? Or that 90% of American households use paper towels for cleaning every day? They’re so lightweight, you might not think much about using them, but paper towel waste adds up to a […]
“Au Revoir, Disposable Dinnerware” Imagine packing up your family picnic basket and taking along compostable cups, forks and knives instead of single-use plasticware. In France, this could become the norm in less than four years! Earlier this month, France introduced a nationwide ban on single-use plasticware as a way to reduce both environmental waste and […]
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Learn how you CAN celebrate this special holiday Looking for a reason to celebrate today? Well, look no further! Today is National Crush a Can Day and it’s the perfect occasion for you, your family and friends to participate in a fun and eco-friendly activity—crushing as many aluminum cans as possible and then recycling them! […]
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