by Gero Leson
Continued rapid deforestation is one of our planet’s most concerning environmental and social problems. So how do we as a company address this, most notably at our small holder projects supplying palm oil and cocoa?Continue Reading
If we define “regenerative agriculture” to not include the reduction and eventual elimination of synthetic inputs, then we will sabotage the promise that regenerative ag has of mitigating climate change.Continue Reading
by Robin Fator
The Solana Center has been experimenting with ways to reduce odors and mold in kitchen compost caddies using Dr. Bronner's. This is part of their larger effort to provide education, consulting, and other resources to enable homes & organizations to divert organic material from landfills in order to prevent the production of climate-warming methane gasses.Continue Reading
In light of the alarming rhetoric and public policies being enacted against trans people, Dr. Bronner’s has committed to supporting trans-led organizations who are uplifting their communities through advocacy, direct services, and changing the narrative.Continue Reading
We at Dr. Bronner’s have become students of regenerative agriculture in our quest to produce our raw materials in both an ecological and socially sustainable way, working with farming communities around the world. We helped design and launch the Regenerative Organic Certified® standard and have transitioned our certified organic and fair trade supply chains to comply with Regenerative Organic Certified® standards. Regenerative farming takes the approach of farming in nature’s image, where ecosystems like forests regenerate without synthetic inputs.Continue Reading
A circular economy is a setup where we reuse & recycle materials to keep them going for as long as we can instead of just throwing them away. We're committed to a zero waste-to-landfill philosophy and invite you to join us on our journey!Continue Reading
Dr. Bronner’s is honored to be a key partner of Coextinction, the emotional and action-packed documentary film that co-directors Gloria Pancrazi and Elena Jean created to inspire action and create change in the race to stop the extinction crisis in its tracks. We urge you to read Gloria Pancrazi’s heartfelt call to action and then watch Coextinction!Continue Reading
In Ivory Coast (Côte d’Ivoire), women provide almost 70% of the labor on cocoa farms yet receive only 20% of the income. KANY Scoops, Dr. Bronner’s primary cocoa supplier, is committed to addressing this disparity (KANY means "light" in Akan). This cooperative stands out for its focus on empowering women in cocoa farming, ensuring the crucial contributions of women are acknowledged and valued.Continue Reading
Dr. Bronner’s connected with legendary musician Wayne Kramer in 2016 when preparing to launch Sisters & Brothers, a record featuring historic recordings of Dr. Bronner’s founder Emanuel Bronner. Like Emanuel, Wayne was an influence in the counterculture generation of the 60s and 70s, the period when our soaps and the All-One message began to resonate and gain mass appeal.Continue Reading
We at Dr. Bronner’s have friends, family, and business partners in Israel and Palestine. We source our olive oil primarily from Palestinian farmers in the West Bank through Canaan Fair Trade, as well as from the Palestinian-Israeli Sindyanna project, and the Strauss family farm in Israel. Combining olive oil in our soaps from Muslim, Jewish and Christian farmers in the Holy Land honors our founder Emanuel Bronner’s vision of a peaceful world united across different ethnicities and faiths. Our hearts... Continue Reading