All-One Blog

All-One Activist: pattrice jones of VINE Sanctuary

November 01, 2019 by Ryan Fletcher

Dr. Bronner’s “All-One Activist” series profiles influential activists who are advancing the core causes that Dr. Bronner’s supports through its philanthropy and advocacy work, including: animal advocacy, regenerative organic agriculture, drug policy reform, and community work. Featured photo courtesy of VINE Sanctuary. Dr. Bronner’s has been supporting VINE Sanctuary for more than five years by providing resources to increase wages for sanctuary employees, and supporting their education and advocacy programs. The goal is to undermine the social and structural causes of... Continue Reading

Dr. Bronner’s Stands Up for Animals

October 28, 2019 by Ryan Fletcher

Over $2.5 Million donated to the animal rights movement since 2013 With World Vegan Day approaching on November 1st, we’re marking the sixth year of our dedicated philanthropy program to support animal advocacy. Dr. Bronner’s makes this commitment alongside other core causes, outlined in our six cosmic principles, under “fund & fight for what’s right.” Other issues include: regenerative organic agriculture, drug policy reform, fair pay & fair trade, and community & youth programs. By the end of this year,... Continue Reading

Ayurvedic Uses for Coconut Oil

October 17, 2019 by Bri Dwight

Ayur-what-ic? Before we dive in… let’s play a word association game! Please read the words below and notice what images first come to mind: Science. Illness. Treatment. If you were born after the 18th century Industrial Revolution (which, let’s face it… you were), then you probably saw white lab coats, test tubes, needles, prescription drugs and fluorescent lit hospital hallways when you read the words above. But what if there were different associations with illness and treatment? What if instead of... Continue Reading

Fair Trade Supports Climate Solutions

October 03, 2019 by Astarae Metcalf

In 2014, the U.N. reported that at current erosion rates, less than 60 years of farmable soil remains on our planet before we lose this precious living membrane to wind and water erosion. Meanwhile, increasing temperatures are causing more frequent and severe climate catastrophes. No one is immune to the global climate crisis, but those least responsible for human-caused climate change are often the most severely impacted. In Central America, for example, a 5-year drought has caused catastrophic crop failures.... Continue Reading

Why We Support the 2020 Ballot Measure that Would Legalize & Regulate Psilocybin Therapy in Oregon

September 21, 2019 by David Bronner

Dr. Bronner’s Donates $150,000 in Matching Funds to Support Signature Drive Last night it was my honor to join Tom and Sheri Eckert, experienced Portland-based therapists who are the chief petitioners for Oregon’s statewide ballot initiative to legalize psilocybin-assisted therapy, as they welcomed famed mycologist Paul Stamets and special guests for an event at the Newmark Theatre in Portland. At the event, they announced the launch of a signature drive for the Oregon Psilocybin Service Initiative (PSI 2020), and I... Continue Reading

Industrial Agriculture is Fueling the Crisis in the Amazon

September 05, 2019 by Dr. Bronner's

Dr. Bronner’s is Matching Donations to Amazon Watch this Month For the last couple of weeks, the news has been full of stories about fires in the Amazon rainforest. Record numbers of fires have been lit this year, numbering over 70,000—an 84% increase over last year. Industrial agriculture in the Amazon, which includes cattle ranching along with vast monoculture soy and palm plantations, has been driving new deforestation in the region. Similarly, mining and logging activities contribute to the destruction... Continue Reading

Vertile Foundation: Giving Hope to Haitian Children

August 15, 2019 by Gina Coccari

Featured photo courtesy of the Vertile Foundation. I nominated Vertile Foundation this year to be a part of Dr. Bronner’s Employee Contribution Program, which allows us to nominate organizations that we think deserve more attention. Once five organizations have been selected, they are presented by each of the five employees who nominated those organizations at our quarterly staff meeting. Every one of Dr. Bronner’s 200+ employees decides which organization they want to direct funds to, and the company donates $100... Continue Reading

How to Clean a Yoga Mat with Dr. Bronner’s

July 18, 2019 by Bri Dwight

It’s a moment every yogi can relate to… There you are—45 minutes into your favorite class. Your teacher’s new sequence feels like it was designed specifically for you as the playlist moves you gracefully into deeper states of consciousness. Breath by breath, you ride the waves of each inhale and exhale like some kind of mystical yoga dolphin. “I… am the dolphin,” you think to yourself, “yes, I am the dolphin.” This is that yoga bliss you’ve heard about. You... Continue Reading

Coconut Mango Ceviche (Vegan)

July 03, 2019 by Felix Alcaide and Mike Perez

This Coconut Mango Ceviche is a staff favorite—summer is in full swing, so it seems fitting to share this beloved recipe! At the heart of this dish is a special alchemy that happens when you marinate young coconut meat with kombu overnight. Unfamiliar with these ingredients? No worries, we’ll explain everything step by step so you can master the techniques. Using Kombu Magic Kombu is the lowkey foundation for much of Japanese cuisine. A kind of large seaweed, dried kombu is... Continue Reading

Return of The Plant: The Promise of Hemp

June 06, 2019 by Rafi Loiederman

Hemp History Week is celebrating 10 years as the U.S.’s largest educational campaign about hemp, supported by grassroots organizers, leaders from the industry, farmers and hemp advocates. Hemp History Week was started by the Hemp Industries Association and pioneering hemp businesses like Dr. Bronner’s, Nutiva and Manitoba Harvest as a way of raising awareness around hemp and fighting for regulation that would allow for its farming and production. There is much to celebrate: this past January, the Farm Bill that... Continue Reading

Fight for what's right!

Animal Justice leads the legal fight for animals in Canada’s courts, pushes for stronger laws, and works to ensure that existing laws are enforced and that industries are held accountable. Dr. Bronner’s has supported Animal Justice through our All-One Canada Initiative since 2020. We spoke with Camille Labchuk, animal rights lawyer and executive director of Animal Justice, about the impact the organization is striving for.Continue Reading

Animal Outlook is fighting against factory farming through powerful investigations, litigation and policy change, and bold advocacy for plant-based living. Learn about the organization’s work to expose and challenge the cruel practices of animal agriculture, and inspire a more compassionate, sustainable future for all animals—including humans. Dr. Bronner’s has supported the group since 2013. We spoke with Animal Outlook’s new Executive Director, Ben Williamson about his leadership and their latest efforts.Continue Reading

In the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Bronner’s launched a rapid-response donation effort to distribute hygiene products to high-risk communities—and found itself positioned to support a fast-growing movement that re-popularized the concept of mutual aid. Five years later, Dr. Bronner’s Mutual Aid Product Donation Program has supported 347 grassroots groups across the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico with hundreds of thousands of units of soap and hand sanitizer. This article explores the program’s evolution, key partnerships, and the deep impact of community-led solidarity efforts.Continue Reading

Together with CouldYou?, we launched a pilot program at Serendipalm—our Regenerative Organic Certified™ palm oil production partner in Ghana—to provide menstrual cups and education to women and girls in the community. What we witnessed was far more than product distribution—it was an advancement of dignity, agency, and hope.Continue Reading

With major cuts to USAID announced in early 2025, much of its support for sustainable, community-led development is now in jeopardy. As the agency’s future remains unclear, Dr. Bronner’s is deepening its commitment to fair trade, regenerative agriculture, and social justice—showing how businesses can help fill the gap and advance the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.Continue Reading

Earlier this year, Dr. Bronner’s announced that we will not renew our B Corp Certification when it expires later this year. Our announcement followed a multi-year campaign by Dr. Bronner’s, and many other companies, calling on B Lab to meaningfully improve the B Corp standard. Based on draft revisions to the standard B Lab released previously, we knew that V7, once finally released, would still fail to prevent the dilution of the B Corp mission and protect the integrity of the certification.Continue Reading

In this reflective essay, David Bronner traces his personal journey confronting his own aggressive masculine ego, embracing gender expansiveness, and standing in solidarity with trans and nonbinary communities. Through stories of psychedelic insights, family, and activist spaces like Burning Man, he explores how the rising visibility of gender-diverse people offers hope in a time of cultural backlash.Continue Reading

David Bronner reflects on his journey from participating in an Indigenous ceremony in Wirikuta to co-launching the Regenerative Organic Certification. He explores how Indigenous wisdom, spiritual ecology, and regenerative agriculture offer pathways to restore right relationship with not only the animals we raise and consume, but nature at large. Continue Reading

Across the country, organic farmers are facing an unprecedented crisis. The USDA has frozen critical funding, halting payments on legally binding contracts and grants. This reckless decision is creating financial turmoil and threatening the livelihoods of farmers, small businesses, and rural communities. Here's how you can help!Continue Reading