Soapwort: Nature's Very Own Cleaning Herb

Mar 01, 2025

Written by Kirsten Pelchat

Soapwort: Nature's Very Own Cleaning Herb

If you’re looking for natural and effective alternatives to harsh chemical-laden cleaning products, look no further—soapwort is here! Soapwort is a natural plant extract used to make soap and other all-natural cleaning products. In fact, it’s the secret ingredient in Elva's All Naturals 1 CLEANER All-in-One Cleaner, LOVELY Laundry Wash and SQUEAK Dish Soap. Read on to learn more about Mother Nature's very own amazing cleaning herb! Continue reading

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TOP 10 Laundry Tips for Greening Up Your Laundry Routine

Feb 05, 2025

Written by Kirsten Pelchat

TOP 10 Laundry Tips for Greening Up Your Laundry Routine

Let's face it. Unless you are joining a nudist colony, doing laundry is here to stay. :) So let's chat today about ways to save money and resources, while in turn helping save the planet!

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7 Practical Ways to Improve Your Indoor Air Quality This Winter

Jan 21, 2025

Written by Kirsten Pelchat

7 Practical Ways to Improve Your Indoor Air Quality This Winter

What’s in the air you breathe? With winter keeping us cozy indoors, it’s the perfect time to rethink how we can improve the air quality in our homes.

Good news: improving your home’s air quality doesn’t require an engineering degree or a big budget. It’s all about a few thoughtful choices and simple swaps to help you breathe easier—literally.

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You Are What You Absorb: Ingredients to Avoid in Your Products

May 25, 2023

Written by Kirsten Pelchat

You Are What You Absorb: Ingredients to Avoid in Your Products

While Health Canada has banned or restricted the use of over 500 different chemical ingredients in our cosmetics, we are still very behind the EU that has banned 1,328 ingredients for health and safety concerns (currently-banned chemicals can be found Continue reading

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Soapwort: Nature's Very Own Cleaning Herb

TOP 10 Laundry Tips for Greening Up Your Laundry Routine

7 Practical Ways to Improve Your Indoor Air Quality This Winter

You Are What You Absorb: Ingredients to Avoid in Your Products