Readers, I’m so excited to share with you that just like last year, I’ll be attempting to go completely plastic-free the entire month of July! As you may recall, I had moderate success in 2020 (but I know I can do better). And it would help me so much to know you were in it […]
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The Buzz About Pollination We all know that bees are an essential part of life because of their important role in pollination. But did you know that they’re not the only pollinators around? Other creatures like birds, bats, butterflies, moths and small mammals are also responsible for pollinating our plants. It’s thanks to them that […]
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Gearing Up for Grilling? If your summertime plans include cranking up the grill for a delicious meal to serve family and friends, you’ll want to make sure your cooker is clean! Not only does a well-kept grill look better, it’s safer, works better and lasts longer, too. Even if you wiped down your charcoal or […]
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Radically reducing chemicals and making the world a little safer I’m so excited to wish Norwex® a big “Happy anniversary!” After beginning in Norway 27 years ago this month, Norwex now has a long, proud history of radically reducing chemicals in homes all over the world. Our exceptional microfiber, household and personal care products are […]
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Together we’re cleaning up our oceans! In honor of Earth Day on April 22, I wanted to remind you about our partnership with Seabin. Seabins are an amazing invention that help keep “debris problem areas” in water clean by collecting surface rubbish and oil near marinas, docks, yacht clubs and commercial ports. In 2019, Norwex® […]
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How Norway’s Getting It Right You may have noticed Norway in the news lately (thanks in part to a certain commercial during a certain big game in the U.S.). As Chief Brand and Mission Officer at a company with deep Norwegian roots, I find it heartening that others are catching on to just how forward-thinking […]
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Problematic Plastic We’ve talked a lot about the problems that plastics can cause, but what about the problem that is already occurring? Plastics that have been disposed of continue to be an issue that everyone should be aware of and worried about! Industrial ecologist Roland Geyer has had this issue on his mind since he […]
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The Seabin Project Get ready for another exciting episode of On the Mission! This time, I’m talking with Pete Ceglinski, CEO and Co Founder of the Seabin Project. The Seabin Project is near and dear to our heart here at Norwex as we partnered with them to set up Seabins in Malta. Tune in now […]
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New Podcast to Help You Share the Norwex Mission Today I am delighted to welcome my friend and visionary, Angela Haseltine Pozzi, Founder, Executive Director and Artistic Director at the nonprofit Washed Ashore. Angela shares the heart-warming story of how a trip to the ocean for her own personal healing has led to a massive […]
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New Technologies to Clean Up Water In honor of both Water Quality Month (August) and World Water Week (hosted by the Stockholm International Water Institute each last week of August), I’d like to gently encourage us all to “keep it clean, people”—our water, that is. Perhaps our planet’s greatest natural resource, the water we often […]
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