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Welcome Holly!
The Purple Fig would like you to give a warm welcome to our newest team member, Holly! Holly joined us a few weeks ago and is doing a fabulous job helping us stay lean, green and clean. A little bit about Holly, in her own words: “Hi! My name is Holly Carlton! I just recently…
Read MoreGreen Motivation
Austin has a plethora of green, eco-friendly businesses. So, it can be easy for Austinites to be green in our eating, cleaning and living. Yet, even we have a hard time staying motivated to make better eco choices. Sometimes, life just gets downright busy and we might take the ‘easy’ route. We forget our grocery…
Read MoreFarmer’s Market
Come down to the Barton Creek Farmer’s Market on Saturdays and see us! We’re selling our fabulous counter sprays and we plan on rolling out more products in the near future. They’re hand made, eco-friendly and safe for your family and your planet. Currently available in two blends: Oregano & Mint and Oregano & Lavender. …
Read MoreGreen Camping
August in Austin doesn’t usually bring to mind campfires and spending the night out of doors away from our air conditioning. Unless, like me, you’re envisioning the cooler temperatures that are to come and you can’t wait to get out your gear. I’m looking forward to spending some quality time with nature and in that…
Read MoreWhat’s New(s) with You?
We’ve been busy as little beavers here at The Purple Fig! First, we would like to give a warm, clean, green welcome to our newest member of the cleaning team: Welcome Madeline! After the Fig’s rigorous training and education process, you may see Madeline in your home on her own. We’re also gearing up to…
Read MoreIn.gredients – Now Open! Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Every now and then, you find a business that you just love. This weekend, in.gredients became that place for me. They opened their doors on August 4th and I’ve been there twice already. They offer local, fresh organic items, many of which are zero packaging. Only food safety regulations stop some items from being zero…
Read MoreA Shower of Products
When we clean your home, we move items on your counters and in your shower. While putting various products back into the shower or tub, I pondered the array of products I’ve seen in different homes and my own. Now, I realize I’m an anomaly amongst my peers, but I only have two products in…
Read MoreSpecial Guest Star – Hydrogen Peroxide
This week in beautiful Austin, I brought a special guest star to my cleans: H2O2! Being green, we don’t bring chlorinated products (or any harmful chemicals) into our client’s homes. This means we find creative, safe, eco-friendly alternatives to solve issues like The Pink Scourge. It’s that pink tinted bacteria that gathers in the commode…
Read MoreGreat Uses for Household Items
Each year, we spend a lot of money on specialty products to remove stains, freshen the air or remove pests and pesky weeds. We’re also rinsing these chemical based products down our drains, polluting more than we need to. Here are some great uses for chemical free items you have around the house! Vinegar: We…
Read MoreMission Small Business
The Purple Fig is applying for Chase and LivingSocial’s small business grant. The deadline for our essay submission and your votes is June 30th! What does this mean to you, dear readers and clients? If we can gather the 250 votes necessary to meet the grant requirements consideration, it could mean a healthier, greener Austin.…
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