What Really Matters Fall has officially arrived in North America, and in the U.S. we’ll soon celebrate Thanksgiving. In honor of this season of giving thanks, Norwex Movement recently asked some of our most active members what they were thankful for. We had some great comments! Meanwhile, we want to ask YOU: What really matters […]
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Dryer Sheets, Softeners and Sprays! Oh My! With all the time-savers available to us these days, how is it that most of us still seem to have so little of it? Take our moms and grandmothers, for example. They probably needed an entire day just to launder and iron shirts, dresses and blouses. But now? […]
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Beating the Bead with Technology When it comes to environmental villains, microbeads pack an especially problematic one-two punch: They can look like food to marine life, and some fish even prefer the colorful plastic particles to their regular diet. The tiny beads absorb environmental pollutants like PCBs (flame retardants), BPA and other chemicals, making a […]
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The Big Impact of Tiny Plastic These days, we’re all familiar with stories about how much unsightly, chemical-absorbing plastic waste now floats in our oceans. Through the efforts of The Washed Ashore Project and others, we’re more aware than ever before of the devastating impact of plastic on sea life who can get choked on it, or […]
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These Common Items May Be Doing More Harm Than Good Norwex Movement welcomes all the new members who have recently joined our ranks! We congratulate you for all the small, conscious choices you’re making that are having a positive impact in our homes and on our planet! Here’s a helpful blog that received a lot […]
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Images courtesy of Freight Farms No Soil or Insecticides Required Have you ever wished you could enjoy fresh, locally grown produce year-round, but weren’t sure where to find it? If you’re a city dweller, you could be in luck! Thanks to small, self-contained “farms” called the Leafy Green Machine, vegetables and herbs like lettuce, kale, […]
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One Year to Comply Chalk one up for the Food and Drug Administration! Because “antibacterial” soaps and liquids have not been proven to be safe, the FDA recently banned 19 ingredients, including triclosan and triclocarban, from these types of consumer product formulations. Manufacturers now have a year to remove these ingredients from their products, or […]
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Your Toilet’s Not a Trash Can “Things I flush down the toilet: Number one, number two, toilet paper. That’s it. How long is your list? Because that should be it, my friend.”—Canadian comedian/actor Ennis Esmer and “I Don’t Flush” campaign supporter As a follow up to our 9 Things to Avoid Flushing blog a few […]
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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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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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