Read an Excerpt from Lisa Bronner’s New Book “Soap & Soul,” a Comprehensive Guide to Green Living and Dr. Bronner’s Products!

Soap & Soul, A Practical Guide to Minding Your Home, Your Body, and Your Spirit with Dr. Bronner’s Soaps is available now in hardback, eBook & audiobook. Order your copy today! In “Soap & Soul,” Lisa Bronner, granddaughter of Dr. Bronner, offers a practical guide for green living and embracing an eco-friendly lifestyle. Using the experience she’s gained from her blog,

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What Defines a Mission-Driven Company? See Our Cosmic Impact in Action!

A mission-driven company goes beyond a mission statement. It’s about prioritizing people and uplifting everyone along the supply chain – employees, consumers, communities, and the environment. This year we’ve been celebrating a significant achievement: 75 years in business for Dr. Bronner’s and a remarkable 165 years since the Bronner family began crafting soap in Laupheim, Germany back in 1858.

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Why Soaps Made with Organic Ingredients Are Better for You and the Environment

When it comes down to it, organic soaps—and Pure-Castile Soaps made with organic ingredients—are better for your skin than conventional soaps and detergents loaded with synthetics and other chemicals that can harm the skin and body. They also tend to have significantly less environmental impact. Table of Contents USDA Definitions on Organic Certifications What Ingredients Are Usually Found in Natural,

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Is Chocolate Vegan?

Can vegans eat chocolate? Yes! Chocolate can absolutely be vegan. Most dark chocolate is vegan, but you’ll want to inspect the label to be sure. However, chocolate containing dairy products is not vegan-friendly, and the processing of some chocolate products can also make it not vegan. Are you on a quest to find the best quality vegan chocolate bar?

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The Best Type of Soap for Allergies and Sensitive Skin

Though many soap brands advertise relief from allergies and soothing properties for sensitive skin, these claims can be misleading due to several additives and chemicals that can actually make symptoms worse. Ensure the soap you choose contains certified organic, fair trade, and natural ingredients. Table of Contents How Does Soap Work What Ingredients Should I Avoid?

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What Is Fair Trade Chocolate?

Chocolate that is fair trade and organic has been made using sustainable and ethical practices from production all the way up to a purchase. Fair trade produced chocolate ensures farmers are treated fairly and that the farming practices employed aren’t destructive to the environment. Table of Contents What Does Fair Trade Chocolate Mean? How Does Fair Trade Chocolate Alleviate Poverty,

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What Is Castile Soap? What Are Its Uses and Benefits?

Castile soap is a multi-purpose cleaner that is made from vegetable oils and doesn’t contain animal fats. Its composition allows it to safely be used for body and home cleaning. It comes in liquid and bar form and is vegan-friendly. Table of Contents What Is Castile Soap? What is Castile Soap Made Of? Why Does Castile Soap Have So Many Uses Where Other Soaps Don’t?

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Ditch Toxic Cleaning Products | How to Make Your Own All-Purpose Cleaner Safe for Family and Earth

Be sure to check out Lisa Bronner’s original article “GIY All-Purpose Cleaning Spray” on Going Green for further reading. The market is flooded with cleaning products that contain toxic chemicals that can cause health issues for you and your family and are detrimental to the environment. Instead of going with whatever the hot new cleaning product is,

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The Epidemic of Fake “Natural” Body Care Products – Don’t Fall for These Greenwashing Tactics

Be sure to check out Lisa Bronner’s original article “10 Labeling Traps to Recognize in Body Care” on  Going Green for further reading on body and home care tips. Greenwashing is a marketing tactic used by companies to falsely give the impression that their product is environmentally friendly, actively helping the environment, or is derived from natural sources and therefore nontoxic to the body.

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Celebrating 75 Years of Soap and Stories

Quick note: Thank you to everyone who participated in our story contest in the comments below and on our social channels! Your stories have been incredibly fun and inspiring!   Our Cosmic Principles in Action Over 75 Years It was never just about the soap. When Emanuel Bronner founded Dr. Bronner’s in 1948, his not-so-secret mission was to spread a message of transcending divides and uniting the human race.

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