Responding to the Anti-Semitic Bigotry and Anti-Indigenous Colonialism of Decriminalize Nature’s Leadership
Simply put, we are committed to supporting Native American sovereignty when it comes to conserving their medicine and sustaining their way of life, and this means not interfering with Native American direction and leadership. It’s past time that this country chose to not impose on, but rather listen and support, our First Nation elders.Continue Reading
We Need YOU!… to Regenerate America
In 2016, I was living on a commune in Willits, California. It was incredible living on 5,000 acres of field, forest, stream, and pond. The current generation of community members and land stewards—some who were born on the land and had raised their own children and grandchildren on the land—had deeply committed to sustainable, regenerative, and organic agriculture and holistic animal husbandry, which is why I was there. Now, it feels important to note that I was not a member... Continue Reading
by Liz Kost
Traveling Sucks. Period.
Accessibility to menstrual products is a human right. It shouldn’t be a luxury or a nice-to-have. I invite you to share this story and to speak up when you see an opportunity to improve the lives of other women. Continue Reading
A Peek Behind the Soap: Oil Refining with Richard Jones
Richard Jones, our Bulk Manufacturing Supervisor, was recently named Dr. Bronner’s Employee of the Quarter—along with our Quality Assurance Manager Liz Schwartz—for their efforts in scaling up our in-house bar soap base manufacturing.Continue Reading
You Shop, We Give! Support Psychedelic-Assisted Therapies and Plant Medicines!
Did you know? Dr. Bronner’s webstore customers can direct 10% of their purchase amount to organizations advancing psychedelic-assisted therapies and plant medicines. A growing body of medical research demonstrates the efficacy of these therapies and medicines to provide safe and lasting relief for those suffering from difficult to treat ailments like PTSD and major depressive disorder. They can also support personal growth for healthy individuals seeking insight and inspiration. This summer, we’re featuring Alma Institute and Grow Medicine—BIPOC, women-led organizations—and... Continue Reading
Remove Plastic From our Oceans with the Ocean Bubble Buddy
We partnered with Sea Shepherd and eco-product designer Foekje Fleur as a way to reduce the amount of plastic in our oceans. Introducing the Ocean Bubble Buddy, made out of ocean plastic that already exists in the form of fishing nets. Continue Reading
by Kim D'Amico
Summertime Magic Coconut Cookies
Coconut lovers, you are in for treat! This isn’t your average coconut cookie… I’ve included finely shredded coconut, coconut flour, Regenerative Organic Certified™ Virgin Coconut Oil, and Smooth Coconut Praline Magic All-One Chocolate for a blend of coconut harmony—just in time for summer.Continue Reading
Regenerative Organic Certified™ Launched! Now What?
We need to make clear, calculated changes to our food and fiber systems to make regenerative organic the new model. If we adopt regenerative organic practices on more farms, we’ll see improvements to soil health, the well-being of animals, farmers, workers, and the climate itself.Continue Reading
On Pronoun Sharing
Respecting people’s identities and cultivating a culture where everyone is encouraged and empowered to refer to people respectfully—according to each person’s gender identity—helps make our workplace at Dr. Bronner’s, and ultimately society, more inclusive. Continue Reading
by Spearitwurx
Celebrating Juneteenth—What Does it Mean to be Free?
Juneteenth commemorates the approximate day when the last enslaved persons were set free in America. The news of the Emancipation Proclamation of 1863 did not reach all folks in bondage overnight, and some slavemasters even withheld the information until after harvest season. Galveston, Texas was the last place the news of Freedom and the passage of the 13th amendment was shared as Federal troops came and read general Order number 3: “The people of Texas are informed that, in accordance... Continue Reading