Good News on the Water Front As we mentioned earlier this year in Experts Warn of More Plastic than Fish in the Sea, the world’s waterways are getting a reputation for becoming rather “trashy.” And it’s a huge problem for a variety of reasons. As just one example, marine animals like sea birds and turtles […]
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Field Trip Recap Have you ever pondered the amazing sculptures at The Washed Ashore Project and thought, “Gee, I wonder how they do that?” Recently four Norwex Leaders and I were privileged to journey to Bandon, a quaint little town nestled on the scenic Oregon coastline, to find out. There, we visited the Washed Ashore […]
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Water Activities to Enjoy While It’s Hot! With sunshine parching most of the northern hemisphere this time of year, why not try a new water activity to beat the heat with your family? Check out these ideas for eco-friendly fun in the water this summer—and don’t forget the sunscreen! It’s right in your own back […]
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From Frog Legs to Coffee Pods . . . We love this attention-getting infographic from QuidCorner! Why not share it with your friends to help spread awareness about the harmful impact of these items on our planet? And kudos, by the way, to the places that have banned them! We know that many of you […]
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Stunning in their beauty and intriguing in part because of their rarity, coral reefs make up less than 1% of the Earth’s surface area. Nevertheless, they are an extremely important part of our planet and play several major roles. For example, coral reefs help protect adjacent shorelines from erosion due to strong waves. Likewise, they also […]
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Showing Mother Nature the Love Summertime’s in full swing and vacation season is finally here! Time to go camping, right? We think so too! Before you head out to enjoy the great outdoors with your family, here are six eco-friendly tips to help ensure Mother Nature invites you back again next time. 1 Create a […]
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Summer will be here before you know it—what better time to pack up a picnic and scoot outdoors with the kids for a little fresh air and family togetherness! And while a picnic may naturally be a bit more eco-friendly than, say, a drive-thru, we have a few tips for greening it up even more. […]
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Save Hundreds of Gallons a Year! Although many of us have constant access to clean, safe water, it’s something we often take for granted. With an increase in severe droughts in the U.S., as well as Europe, Asia and other locations around the world, practicing water conservation is becoming a necessity. The Environmental Protection Agency […]
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Imagine you’re having friends and family over for a nice relaxing evening. Suddenly a worried-looking guest comes to you from the hallway. Sewer system failure! Oh no! A clogged sewer line can be a literal party pooper, causing a variety of inter-related problems, such as: Click to enlarge Toilet Clogs These are just bad news […]
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What’s Wrong with This Picture? Video provided by Newsy Newslook It’s often said that there are plenty of fish in the ocean, but did you ever think that there might be just as much plastic as fish floating around out there? A disturbing report by the World Economic Forum and Ellen MacArthur Foundation shows that […]
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