Avoiding Harmful Chemicals Reports show that the cosmetics industry currently earns more than $60 billion annually in the U.S., making it one of the most profitable sectors in business. But as online shopping expands its reach into the beauty market, we now have access to countless products that may contain harmful chemicals. Check out the […]
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Where They Lurk and Why They’re Bad While phthalates are the subject of an increasing number of recent studies, there’s still a lot we don’t know. One thing’s certain though: they are everywhere, including in our bodies. What are phthalates exactly? And should we be concerned? What Are Phthalates? Phthalates (pronounced “thal ates”) are a […]
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Bleach Beware! When it comes to household cleaning, bleach is not your best choice. Bleach is a strong, corrosive material that can irritate your eyes, skin and respiratory tract just by inhaling it. And it’s even more dangerous if you mix it with other cleaners. Share this… Facebook Twitter Whatsapp Pinterest Tumblr Linkedin Print Email
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Common Ingredients You May Want to Think Twice About When it comes to toothpaste ingredients, you may be like me—not giving it a lot of thought as long as it tastes good and gets your choppers clean. After all, we’ve been brushing at least twice a day for years now—and so far, so good, right? […]
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Way to Go Canada! As reported by CBC News and others, microbeads of 5 millimeters in size and smaller have been added to Canada’s list of toxic substances. This signals the country’s intent to ban the use of microbeads in personal care products, as reported by Chemical Watch.com. These tiny beads have been shown to have […]
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Green Buildings, Green Transportation—Even the Pizza is Green! With our 2016 Norwex U.S. National Convention coming up soon in Minneapolis, what a great time to go exploring through one of the most eco-friendly cities in the country! Known affectionately to locals and visitors alike as The City Of Lakes, The Mill City, MPLS, Pickleville, Lil’ […]
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What’s the Best Kind of Candle? Candles appeal to our senses and offer a soothing alternative to harsh electric lighting. And scented candles can evoke a certain mood or pleasant memory (like Grandma’s cookies baking in the oven). But as popular as candles are, there are a few things to be aware of before choosing […]
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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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Did you know? These four common household items may be doing more harm than good. Click through the slideshow to learn which products to avoid—and what to use instead! For More Information: 4 Things You Should Avoid Bringing Into Your Home Share this… Facebook Twitter Whatsapp Pinterest Tumblr Linkedin Print Email
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Hazards of Asbestos While it may seem like the hazards of asbestos exposure are a thing of the past, the researchers at EWG Action Fund have estimated that as many as 15,000 Americans die every year due to diseases resulting from exposure to asbestos. Asbestos is a group of naturally occurring minerals that form as […]
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